Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung NX30

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX720 HS versus Samsung NX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The SX720 HS was launched 2 years after the NX30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX720 HS matches up vs the NX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Samsung NX30. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX720 HS versus the NX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and NX30 is 89 and 75 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and NX30.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX720 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX720 HS will give more detail utilizing its extra 0.3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.