Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX30
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Samsung NX30
SX240 HS | NX30 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Canon SX240 HS
NX30 | SX240 HS | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 23 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+575k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung NX30
SX240 HS | NX30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Samsung NX30 | |
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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 |