Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung NX3000

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon SX510 HS versus Samsung NX3000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The SX510 HS was manufactured 9 months earlier than the NX3000 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX510 HS scores against the NX3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Samsung NX3000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX510 HS versus Samsung NX3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the NX3000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and NX3000 is 80 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and NX3000.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX510 HS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX3000 will show more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older SX510 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.