Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung NX3000

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX280 HS versus Samsung NX3000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The SX280 HS was announced 14 months prior to the NX3000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX280 HS matches up vs the NX3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Samsung NX3000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and 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") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the NX3000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and NX3000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and NX3000.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX280 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will offer greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SX280 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.