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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX30

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX230 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX260 HS
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX20
Photography Glossary

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX30 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung NX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The SX240 HS was revealed 23 months prior to the NX30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX240 HS scores against the NX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Samsung NX30

 SX240 HS NX30 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Canon SX240 HS

 NX30 SX240 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2012Newer by 23 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k461kCrisper screen (+575k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung NX30

 SX240 HS NX30 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS has physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX240 HS and the NX30.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and NX30 is 91 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and NX30.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX240 HS having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX30 will render more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography info
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography info
37
manual focus
features face detect autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography info
Samsung NX30 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (224g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography advice
Samsung NX30 Sports photography advice
36
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competitors in class (224g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (230 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography factors
41
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (230 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging factors
Samsung NX30 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (224g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
75
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
lack of image stabilization
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Samsung NX30
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSSamsung NX30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Samsung NX30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-02-07 2014-01-03
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 DRIMeIV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 247
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.66x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224g (0.49 lb) 375g (0.83 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1014
Other
Battery life 230 photos 360 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L BP1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $699