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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX210

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX210 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
  • Released September 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX40 HS
Samsung NX210
(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  • Superseded the Samsung NX200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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Samsung NX210

 SX30 IS NX210 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Canon SX30 IS

 NX210 SX30 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2012September 2010Newer by 23 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung NX210

 SX30 IS NX210 
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).

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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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

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

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography features
41
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
76
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography features
Samsung NX210 Street photography features
49
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (601 grams)
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (222 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX30 IS
Sports photography with Samsung NX210
43
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
55
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography features
Samsung NX210 Travel photography features
57
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (601 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
68
lighter than others (222 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography advice
40
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging information
Samsung NX210 Vlogging information
49
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (601g)
34
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (222 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone port
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Samsung NX210
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISSamsung NX210
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