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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung NX30

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
62
Features
85
Overall
71

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX720 HS
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX20
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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung NX30 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung NX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is relatively similar but the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX710 HS was released 13 months after the NX30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX710 HS scores against the NX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Samsung NX30

 SX710 HS NX30 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2014Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Canon SX710 HS

 NX30 SX710 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k922kSharper screen (+114k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung NX30

 SX710 HS NX30 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung NX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the NX30.

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and NX30 is 89 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and NX30.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SX710 HS includes the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh more challenging. The fresher SX710 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography advice
Samsung NX30 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
75
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography advice
Samsung NX30 Sports photography advice
47
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (269 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
74
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX710 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung NX30
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging advice
Samsung NX30 Vlogging advice
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
75
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Samsung NX30
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSSamsung NX30
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Samsung NX30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-01-06 2014-01-03
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 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 area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 247
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 1/3200 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 lb) 375g (0.83 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1014
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 360 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH BP1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $349 $699