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Canon R10 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
69 Imaging
71 Features
85 Overall
76
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).
Check out the Canon R10 vs Samsung NX mini in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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
82
 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
79
 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