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Canon R100 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Canon R100 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Introduced May 2023
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Canon R100 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon R100 and Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The R100 was unveiled 10 years after the Galaxy NX which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the R100 matches up versus the Galaxy NX in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 R100 Galaxy NX 
AnnouncedMay 2023June 2013Newer by 121 months
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Canon R100

 Galaxy NX R100 
Display dimension4.8"3.00"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon R100 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 R100 Galaxy NX 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon R100 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon R100 offers exterior measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R100 and Samsung Galaxy NX in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the R100 compared to the Galaxy NX.

Canon R100 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R100 and Galaxy NX is 76 and 82 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the R100 and Galaxy NX.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon R100 to show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger R100 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon R100 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography information
83
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R100
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
69
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R100 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography factors
64
silent shooting (1/4,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/ seconds)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery (440 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R100
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
76
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
68
good battery (440 per charge)
offers touch to focus
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (495 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R100
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
good battery (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R100 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging factors
34
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
34
has touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (495g)
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Canon R100 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R100 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Canon EOS R100Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS R100 Samsung Galaxy NX
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-05-24 2013-06-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 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
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
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 3975 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Samsung NX
Total lenses 39 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.00" 4.8"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/6000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 6.5 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356 grams (0.78 lbs) 495 grams (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 440 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $479 $1,300