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Canon R10 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
69 Imaging
71 Features
85 Overall
76
Canon EOS R10 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87 Imaging
67 Features
80 Overall
72

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Introduced May 2022
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Old Model is Samsung NX300
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Canon R10 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon R10 vs Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the R10 (24MP) and the NX500 (28MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The R10 was brought out 7 years after the NX500 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the R10 scores versus the NX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Samsung NX500

          

          

            
 R10 NX500 
ReleasedMay 2022February 2015More modern by 89 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k1036kCrisper screen (+4k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Canon R10

          

          

            
 NX500 R10 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon R10 and Samsung NX500

          

          

            
 R10 NX500 
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen size
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon R10 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon R10 offers physical measurements of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Analyze the Canon R10 vs Samsung NX500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the R10 and the NX500.
Canon R10 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R10 and NX500 is 69 and 87 respectively.
Canon R10 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon R10 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R10 and NX500.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung NX500 to deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern R10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Canon R10 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon R10 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon R10 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon R10 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography advice
82
 focusing manually
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
80
 focusing manually
 MP count fantastic (28MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R10 Street photography details
Samsung NX500 Street photography details
70
 screen can move to multiple angles
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 boasts touch focus
 great high ISO (32,000)
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than average in class (426 grams)
81
 has a tilting screen
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 supports touch focus
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon R10
Sports photography with Samsung NX500
78
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (450 shots)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 no image stabilization
75
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
 MP count fantastic (28 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports tracking autofocus
 supports phase detect autofocus
 does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Canon R10 Travel photography features
Samsung NX500 Travel photography features
76
 good battery pack (450 per charge)
 supports bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 MP count good (24MP)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than average in class (426 grams)
78
 connects via bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 MP count fantastic (28 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon R10 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX500 Landscape photography information
79
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 great high ISO (32,000)
 supports RAW formats
 good battery pack (450 shots)
 no image stabilization
79
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 MP count fantastic (28MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 no anti aliasing filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R10 Vlogging information
Samsung NX500 Vlogging information
70
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen enabled
 supports face detection autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external microphone support
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than average in class (426g)
34
 touch screen
 supports face detection autofocus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 lack of external microphone port
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Canon R10 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Samsung NX500
 Canon EOS R10Samsung NX500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS R10 Samsung NX500
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-05-24 2015-02-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 28MP
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 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 32000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
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 651 209
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 35 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash modes - Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/200 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 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.265
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 426 gr (0.94 pounds) 287 gr (0.63 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1379
Other
Battery life 450 images 370 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $879 $800