Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX5

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

Examine the Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung NX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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.