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Canon R10 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
69 Imaging
71 Features
85 Overall
76
Canon EOS R10 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83 Imaging
61 Features
73 Overall
65

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Released May 2022
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX11
  • New Model is Samsung NX30
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Canon R10 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon R10 versus Samsung NX20, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the R10 (24MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The R10 was launched 10 years later than the NX20 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the R10 matches up against the NX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Samsung NX20

					

					

						
 R10 NX20 
LaunchedMay 2022April 2012Fresher by 123 months
Screen resolution1040k614kSharper screen (+426k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Canon R10

					

					

						
 NX20 R10 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon R10 and Samsung NX20

					

					

						
 R10 NX20 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon R10 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R10 has external measurements of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Compare the Canon R10 versus Samsung NX20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the R10 and the NX20.
Canon R10 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R10 and NX20 is 69 and 83 respectively.
Canon R10 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon R10 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R10 and NX20.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon R10 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher R10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

						Canon R10 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon R10 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon R10 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon R10 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography info
82
 manual focus
 MP count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 includes face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
76
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 offers face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R10 Street photography info
Samsung NX20 Street photography info
70
 fully articulated screen
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 comes with touch focus
 good ISO range (32,000)
 no image stabilization
 heavier than competition (426g)
77
 fully articulated screen
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 lighter than competition (341g)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Canon R10 as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung NX20 as a Sports photography camera
78
 silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 MP count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 includes tracking focus
 good battery pack (450 CIPA)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 no image stabilization
60
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon R10 Travel photography information
Samsung NX20 Travel photography information
76
 good battery pack (450 shots)
 supports bluetooth
 comes with touch focus
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 heavier than competition (426 grams)
77
 lighter than competition (341 grams)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R10 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography advice
79
 manual focus
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
 MP count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 good ISO range (32,000)
 supports RAW formats
 good battery pack (450 per charge)
 no image stabilization
70
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R10 as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung NX20 as a Vlogging camera
70
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen functionality
 includes face detect autofocus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have mic jack
 no image stabilization
 heavier than competition (426g)
78
 selfie friendly screen
 offers face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does have mic support
 lighter than competition (341g)
 does not have image stabilization
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Canon R10 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Samsung NX20
 Canon EOS R10Samsung NX20
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS R10 Samsung NX20
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2022-05-24 2012-04-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 651 15
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Samsung NX
Available lenses 35 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 11.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 426g (0.94 pounds) 341g (0.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life 450 images 360 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $879 $1,100