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Canon R100 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
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).

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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
83
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