Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung NX3000

The following is a complete overview of the Canon SX40 HS and Samsung NX3000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SX40 HS was announced 3 years earlier than the NX3000 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX40 HS scores vs the NX3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Samsung NX3000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS features outside measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Canon SX40 HS and Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX40 HS against the NX3000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and NX3000 is 64 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and NX3000.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX40 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX3000 will resolve extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.