Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung NX3000

Let's look closer at the Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung NX3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX420 IS (20MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is relatively similar but the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The SX420 IS was brought out 20 months later than the NX3000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX420 IS matches up versus the NX3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Samsung NX3000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX420 IS comes with external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX420 IS against the NX3000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and NX3000 is 80 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and NX3000.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SX420 IS offers the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh more challenging. The younger SX420 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.