Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung NX30

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung NX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is pretty similar but the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The SX400 IS was released 7 months after the NX30 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX400 IS grades versus the NX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Samsung NX30. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS features external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung NX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX400 IS against the NX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and NX30 is 81 and 75 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and NX30.

Clearly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX400 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX30 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.