Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX3000

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung NX3000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX30 IS was launched 4 years prior to the NX3000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX30 IS grades vs the NX3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS features physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung NX3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX30 IS and the NX3000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and NX3000 is 64 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and NX3000.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX30 IS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX3000 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.