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Canon R100 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
76
Imaging
71
Features
70
Overall
70
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX1 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
  • Launched May 2023
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Canon R100 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon R100 vs Samsung NX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the NX1 (28MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The R100 was launched 8 years later than the NX1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the R100 scores against the NX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Samsung NX1

 R100 NX1 
AnnouncedMay 2023September 2014More recent by 106 months
Screen resolution1040k1036kCrisper screen (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Canon R100

 NX1 R100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon R100 and Samsung NX1

 R100 NX1 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon R100 offers exterior dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the R100 against the NX1.

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R100 and NX1 is 76 and 66 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R100 and NX1.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung NX1 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger R100 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography factors
82
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
fantastic MP (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 Street photography factors
Samsung NX1 Street photography factors
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
74
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R100 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX1 Sports photography advice
64
quiet shutter (1/4,000s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic MP (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R100 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX1 Travel photography factors
76
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
74
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
environment proof
has bluetooth
has touch focus
fantastic MP (28 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R100 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography details
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
fantastic MP (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R100 Vlogging information
Samsung NX1 Vlogging information
34
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
34
touch screen
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
lighter than competition in class (550g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon R100 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R100 and Samsung NX1
 Canon EOS R100Samsung NX1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS R100 Samsung NX1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2023-05-24 2014-09-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 3975 209
Cross focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Samsung NX
Available lenses 39 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 6.5 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, 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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356 grams (0.78 lbs) 550 grams (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 370 images 500 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 BP1900
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $479 $1,500