Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX100

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is pretty close but the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The SX30 IS was released at a similar time to the NX100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX30 IS matches up versus the NX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Samsung NX100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS offers external 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) while the Samsung NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX30 IS versus the NX100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and NX100 is 64 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and NX100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX30 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX100 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.