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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX10

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
50
Overall
51

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX40 HS
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2010
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX11
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is relatively similar but the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX30 IS was manufactured 6 months after the NX10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX30 IS matches up against the NX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Samsung NX10

 SX30 IS NX10 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Canon SX30 IS

 NX10 SX30 IS 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung NX10

 SX30 IS NX10 
LaunchedSeptember 2010April 2010Similar generation
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS provides outside measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX30 IS against the NX10.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and NX10 is 64 and 80 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and NX10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX30 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX10 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung NX10 Portrait photography information
41
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography features
Samsung NX10 Street photography features
49
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average (601g)
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX30 IS
Sports photography with Samsung NX10
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great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung NX10 Travel photography advice
57
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (601 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
62
good battery life (400 CIPA)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (499g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung NX10 Landscape photography features
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX10 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average (601 grams)
24
offers face detection focus
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than others in class (499 grams)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Samsung NX10
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISSamsung NX10
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Samsung NX10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-09-14 2010-04-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 601g (1.32 lbs) 499g (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 572
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $400 $626