Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX210
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX210 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)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Announced August 2012
- Superseded the Samsung NX200
- New Model is Samsung NX300

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX210 Overview
The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung NX210, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

The SX30 IS was introduced 23 months prior to the NX210 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX30 IS scores versus the NX210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX210 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Samsung NX210. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Samsung NX210
SX30 IS | NX210 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Canon SX30 IS
NX210 | SX30 IS | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 23 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung NX210
SX30 IS | NX210 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS has got external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung NX210 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the NX210.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and NX210 is 64 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and NX210.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX30 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX210 will show extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Samsung NX210 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Samsung NX210 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2010-09-14 | 2012-08-14 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 601 gr (1.32 lbs) | 222 gr (0.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 719 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-7L | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $400 | $625 |