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Canon R10 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
85
Overall
76
Canon EOS R10 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Launched May 2022
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Canon R10 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon R10 and Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the R10 (24MP) and NX5 (15MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The R10 was unveiled 12 years later than the NX5 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the R10 matches up against the NX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Samsung NX5

 R10 NX5 
IntroducedMay 2022June 2010Fresher by 146 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Canon R10

 NX5 R10 

Common features in the Canon R10 and Samsung NX5

 R10 NX5 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen size

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon R10 enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Canon R10 and Samsung NX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the R10 against the NX5.

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the R10 and NX5 is 69 and 80 respectively.

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R10 and NX5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon R10 to offer you greater detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer R10 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R10 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography information
82
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
73
has manual focus
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R10 Street photography advice
Samsung NX5 Street photography advice
70
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
great high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (426g)
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Sports photography camera
78
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (450 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
52
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Travel photography camera
76
good battery (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (426g)
63
great battery pack (400 shots)
good MP (15MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R10 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography information
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
good battery (450 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R10 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX5 Vlogging highlights
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (426g)
24
offers face detection focus
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
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Canon R10 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Samsung NX5
 Canon EOS R10Samsung NX5
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS R10 Samsung NX5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2022-05-24 2010-06-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 32000 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 651 15
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Samsung NX
Number of lenses 35 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 11.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426g (0.94 lbs) 499g (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
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 photos 400 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $879 $499