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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung NX30

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released May 2016
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Superseded the Samsung NX20
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung NX30 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX620 HS versus Samsung NX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX620 HS (20MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is very comparable but the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX620 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the NX30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX620 HS grades against the NX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Samsung NX30

 SX620 HS NX30 
IntroducedMay 2016January 2014Fresher by 29 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Canon SX620 HS

 NX30 SX620 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k922kCrisper display (+114k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung NX30

 SX620 HS NX30 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the NX30.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and NX30 is 93 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and NX30.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The SX620 HS includes the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh tougher. The more recent SX620 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography advice
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography features
Samsung NX30 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
75
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography info
Samsung NX30 Sports photography info
48
great zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition in class (182g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (625mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
74
offers touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography features
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography features
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX30 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (182g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
no image stabilization
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Samsung NX30
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSamsung NX30
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Samsung NX30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2016-05-10 2014-01-03
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ DRIMeIV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 247
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.66x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.5fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 lb) 375g (0.83 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1014
Other
Battery life 295 photos 360 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $279 $699