Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung NX3000

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX610 HS versus Samsung NX3000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The SX610 HS was released 8 months later than the NX3000 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX610 HS scores against the NX3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS provides external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has sizing of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX610 HS against the NX3000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and NX3000 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and NX3000.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The SX610 HS provides the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field harder. The fresher SX610 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.