Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX3000

Below is a complete overview of the Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The SX240 HS was launched 3 years prior to the NX3000 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX240 HS scores against the NX3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the NX3000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and NX3000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and NX3000.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX240 HS because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX3000 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SX240 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.