Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX11
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs
(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
- Released September 2010
- Older Model is Canon SX20 IS
- Successor is Canon SX40 HS
(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
- Introduced December 2010
- Replaced the Samsung NX10
- Later Model is Samsung NX20
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Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX11, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is relatively similar but the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SX30 IS was announced 3 months prior to the NX11 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX30 IS grades against the NX11 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Samsung NX11. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Samsung NX11
| SX30 IS | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Canon SX30 IS
| NX11 | SX30 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung NX11
| SX30 IS | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2010 |  | December 2010 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has dimensions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX30 IS vs the NX11.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and NX11 is 64 and 80 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and NX11.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX30 IS with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX11 will deliver more detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Samsung NX11 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Samsung NX11 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2010-09-14 | 2010-12-28 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 0cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.80 m | 11.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 601g (1.32 pounds) | 499g (1.10 pounds) |
| Physical 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 rating | not tested | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 553 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 400 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-7L | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $400 | $626 |