Canon R vs Samsung NX30
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Canon R vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 30MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Bump to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
- Introduced September 2018
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Succeeded the Samsung NX20

Canon R vs Samsung NX30 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Canon R versus Samsung NX30, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the R (30MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the R (Full frame) and NX30 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

The R was launched 4 years after the NX30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the R grades versus the NX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon R vs Samsung NX30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R and Samsung NX30. The complete galleries are provided at Canon R Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R over the Samsung NX30
R | NX30 | |||
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Introduced | September 2018 | ![]() | January 2014 | More modern by 57 months |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1036k | Sharper display (+1064k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Canon R
NX30 | R |
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Common features in the Canon R and Samsung NX30
R | NX30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon R vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon R provides outer measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
Contrast the Canon R versus Samsung NX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the R against the NX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the R and NX30 is 62 and 75 respectively.

Canon R vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the R and NX30.
As you can see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon R will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer R is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon R vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
Canon EOS R | Samsung NX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon EOS R | Samsung NX30 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2018-09-05 | 2014-01-03 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | DRIMeIV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 30MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6720 x 4480 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 40000 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 5655 | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon RF | Samsung NX |
Amount of lenses | 17 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 2,100k dot | 1,036k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.66x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (with LP-E6N only) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 660g (1.46 pounds) | 375g (0.83 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 89 | 77 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.5 | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.5 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 2742 | 1014 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 pictures | 360 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP1410 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD card (UHS-II supported) | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $2,299 | $699 |