Canon R vs Samsung NX1
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Canon R vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs
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- 30MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Boost to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
- Revealed September 2018
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- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Launched September 2014
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Let's look more closely at the Canon R vs Samsung NX1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the R (30MP) and the NX1 (28MP) is pretty comparable but the R (Full frame) and NX1 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe R was launched 4 years after the NX1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the R grades versus the NX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R & Samsung NX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R over the Samsung NX1
| R | NX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2018 |  | September 2014 | More modern by 49 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 1036k | Sharper screen (+1064k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Canon R
| NX1 | R |
|---|
Common features in the Canon R and Samsung NX1
| R | NX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Canon R vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon R offers external dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has specifications of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the R versus the NX1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the R and NX1 is 62 and 66 respectively.
Canon R vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the R and NX1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon R will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern R should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon R vs Samsung NX1 Specifications
| Canon EOS R | Samsung NX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon EOS R | Samsung NX1 |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2018-09-05 | 2014-09-15 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | DRIMe 5 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 30 megapixel | 28 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 6720 x 4480 | 6480 x 4320 |
| Max native ISO | 40000 | 25600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | 51200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 5655 | 209 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 153 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon RF | Samsung NX |
| Amount of lenses | 17 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 2,100k dots | 1,036k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 2,360k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 15.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 11.00 m (ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.265 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes (with LP-E6N only) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 660 gr (1.46 lbs) | 550 gr (1.21 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 89 | 83 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.5 | 24.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.5 | 13.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | 2742 | 1363 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 photographs | 500 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | BP1900 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $2,299 | $1,500 |