Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX3000

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung NX3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SX50 HS was manufactured 16 months before the NX3000 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SX50 HS matches up versus the NX3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Samsung NX3000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the NX3000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and NX3000 is 65 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and NX3000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX50 HS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will render extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older SX50 HS will be behind in sensor tech.