Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung NX30
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Samsung NX20
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.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung NX30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Samsung NX30. The full galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Samsung NX30
SX620 HS | NX30 | |||
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Introduced | May 2016 | January 2014 | Fresher by 29 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Canon SX620 HS
NX30 | SX620 HS | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 922k | Crisper 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 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
See the Canon SX620 HS versus Samsung NX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Samsung NX30 | |
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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 |