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Canon R10 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
69
Imaging
72
Features
85
Overall
77
Canon EOS R10 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Launched May 2022
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced March 2014
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Canon R10 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon R10 vs Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the R10 (24MP) and the NX mini (20.5MP) is pretty close but the R10 (APS-C) and NX mini (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The R10 was brought out 8 years after the NX mini which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon R10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the R10 matches up against the NX mini in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Samsung NX mini

 R10 NX mini 
IntroducedMay 2022March 2014More modern by 100 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k461kClearer screen (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Canon R10

 NX mini R10 

Common features in the Canon R10 and Samsung NX mini

 R10 NX mini 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon R10 features physical dimensions of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the R10 compared to the NX mini.

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the R10 and NX mini is 69 and 93 respectively.

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R10 and NX mini.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R10 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon R10 will render greater detail having its extra 3.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher R10 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R10
Portrait photography with Samsung NX mini
83
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R10 Street photography advice
Samsung NX mini Street photography advice
70
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
good ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (426g)
81
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors (196 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R10 Sports photography information
Samsung NX mini Sports photography information
78
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
great battery life (450 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
good megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R10 Travel photography information
Samsung NX mini Travel photography information
76
great battery life (450 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (426 grams)
76
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
lighter than competitors (196g)
has touch to focus
good megapixels (20.5MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R10
Landscape photography with Samsung NX mini
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (450 shots)
no image stabilization
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (650 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R10 Vlogging information
Samsung NX mini Vlogging information
70
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (426g)
38
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone support
lighter than competitors (196 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Canon R10 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Samsung NX mini
 Canon EOS R10Samsung NX mini
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS R10 Samsung NX mini
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2022-05-24 2014-03-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20.5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 32000 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 651 21
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Samsung NX-M
Number of lenses 35 2
Crop factor 1.6 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 -
Flash options - Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426g (0.94 pounds) 196g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 shots 650 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 B740
Self timer Yes Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $879 $530