Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX5
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Old Model is Canon SX20 IS
- New Model is Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Introduced June 2010
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Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is fairly well matched but the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe SX30 IS was revealed 4 months later than the NX5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX30 IS scores against the NX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Samsung NX5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Samsung NX5
| SX30 IS | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Canon SX30 IS
| NX5 | SX30 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung NX5
| SX30 IS | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2010 |  | June 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX30 IS vs the NX5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and NX5 is 64 and 80 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and NX5.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX30 IS using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX5 will give you extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Samsung NX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Samsung NX5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2010-09-14 | 2010-06-01 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | - |
| Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.80 m | 11.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 file 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 601 gr (1.32 pounds) | 499 gr (1.10 pounds) |
| 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 All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 400 photographs |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-7L | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $400 | $499 |