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Canon R10 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
69 Imaging
71 Features
85 Overall
76
Canon EOS R10 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86 Imaging
62 Features
73 Overall
66

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Launched May 2022
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX210
  • Later Model is Samsung NX500
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Canon R10 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon R10 and Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the R10 (24MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The R10 was launched 8 years after the NX300 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the R10 scores versus the NX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Samsung NX300

					

					

						
 R10 NX300 
RevealedMay 2022November 2013More modern by 104 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k768kSharper screen (+272k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Canon R10

					

					

						
 NX300 R10 
Screen sizing3.3"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.3")
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon R10 and Samsung NX300

					

					

						
 R10 NX300 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon R10 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon R10 offers exterior 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 NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Compare the Canon R10 and Samsung NX300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the R10 against the NX300.
Canon R10 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the R10 and NX300 is 69 and 86 respectively.
Canon R10 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon R10 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R10 and NX300.
As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon R10 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer R10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

						Canon R10 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon R10 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon R10 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R10 as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung NX300 as a Portrait photography camera
82
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detection focus
 exports RAW files
77
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R10 Street photography features
Samsung NX300 Street photography features
70
 fully articulated screen
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 comes with touch focus
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than others in class (426g)
80
 has a tilting screen
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 includes touch focus
 good high ISO (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon R10 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX300 Sports photography advice
78
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 resolution is good (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (450 per charge)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 lack of image stabilization
72
 max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports tracking focus
 has phase detect AF
 does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Canon R10 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX300 Travel photography factors
76
 better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with touch focus
 resolution is good (24MP)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 heavier than others in class (426g)
66
 includes touch focus
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 no Time Lapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R10 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography highlights
79
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 good sized screen (3.00 inch)
 resolution is good (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 exports RAW files
 better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
 lack of image stabilization
72
 manual focus
 change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 screen size is good (3.3")
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R10 Vlogging details
Samsung NX300 Vlogging details
70
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 comes with face detection focus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have external mic socket
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than others in class (426g)
33
 screen is touchscreen
 supports face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 no mic jack
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Canon R10 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Samsung NX300
 Canon EOS R10Samsung NX300
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS R10 Samsung NX300
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2022-05-24 2013-11-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 32000 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 651 247
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Samsung NX
Total lenses 35 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.00 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 768 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lbs) 331 gr (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 76
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 942
Other
Battery life 450 shots 330 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $879 $750