Canon R vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Let's look much closer at the Canon R versus Samsung Galaxy NX, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the R (30MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the R (Full frame) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The R was launched 5 years later than the Galaxy NX and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the R matches up versus the Galaxy NX for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R & Samsung Galaxy NX. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon R offers external dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has proportions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the R vs the Galaxy NX.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R and Galaxy NX is 62 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the R and Galaxy NX.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon R will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger R provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.