Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung NX3000

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung NX3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The SX700 HS was introduced 3 months before the NX3000 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX700 HS matches up versus the NX3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Samsung NX3000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung NX3000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX700 HS against the NX3000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and NX3000 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and NX3000.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX700 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX3000 will give more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.