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Canon R vs Samsung NX1

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
88
Overall
82
Canon EOS R front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76

Canon R vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 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
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 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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Canon R vs Samsung NX1 Overview

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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Samsung NX1

 R NX1 
LaunchedSeptember 2018September 2014More modern by 49 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1036kSharper 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.

Canon R vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the R and NX1 is 62 and 66 respectively.

Canon R vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon R vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Portrait photography camera
86
focusing manually
fantastic megapixels (30MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R Street photography factors
Samsung NX1 Street photography factors
73
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (40,000)
no image stabilization
74
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (550g)
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R Sports photography information
Samsung NX1 Sports photography information
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
fantastic megapixels (30 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (370 CIPA)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is amazing (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R Travel photography info
Samsung NX1 Travel photography info
73
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
fantastic megapixels (30MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (370 shots)
74
lighter than average in class (550g)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is amazing (28 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography highlights
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
fantastic megapixels (30 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (40,000)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (370 shots)
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is amazing (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R Vlogging features
Samsung NX1 Vlogging features
73
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
no image stabilization
34
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic support
lighter than average in class (550g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon R vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Samsung NX1
 Canon EOS RSamsung 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