Canon R vs Samsung NX10

Lets take a closer look at the Canon R versus Samsung NX10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the R (30MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the R (Full frame) and NX10 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R was unveiled 8 years after the NX10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the R grades against the NX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R and Samsung NX10. The full galleries are available at Canon R Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon R features outside dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R versus Samsung NX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the R versus the NX10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R and NX10 is 62 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R and NX10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon R will provide more detail having an extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern R will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.