Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX30

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Samsung NX30. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung NX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.