Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung NX3000

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung NX3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The SX270 HS was introduced 14 months before the NX3000 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX270 HS grades versus the NX3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Samsung NX3000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung NX3000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX270 HS versus the NX3000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and NX3000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and NX3000.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX270 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX3000 will offer extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SX270 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.