Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon G1 X III and Samsung NX30 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon G1 X III has external dimensions of 115 x 78 x 51 mm (4.53 x 3.07 x 2.01″) and weighs 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz) (including batteries). Samsung NX30 has external dimensions of 127 x 96 x 58 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.28″) and weighs 375 g (0.83 lb / 13.23 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon G1 X III and the Samsung NX30. Canon G1 X III is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 12mm narrower, 18mm shorter and 7mm thinner than Samsung NX30. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Canon G1 X III has a built-in lens but Samsung NX30 doesn't. Once you put a lens on NX30, its thickness will increase significantly.
Comparison image of the Canon G1 X III and the Samsung NX30 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon G1 X III and Samsung NX30.
Comparison image of the Canon G1 X III and the Samsung NX30 Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G1 X III and Samsung NX30.
Top View Comparison image of the Canon G1 X III and the Samsung NX30 Size
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Samsung NX30 is 24g lighter than the Canon G1 X III but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on NX30, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the G1 X III has a big advantage over the NX30 which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Canon G1 X III and Samsung NX30's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Both cameras feature
Fully Articulating screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. Fully articulating screens are also useful for taking Selfies and video.
