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Canon R100 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Revealed May 2023
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX100
  • Updated by Samsung NX210
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Canon R100 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon R100 vs Samsung NX200, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The R100 was brought out 11 years after the NX200 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the R100 grades versus the NX200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Samsung NX200

 R100 NX200 
IntroducedMay 2023February 2012More modern by 137 months
Screen resolution1040k614kSharper screen (+426k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Canon R100

 NX200 R100 

Common features in the Canon R100 and Samsung NX200

 R100 NX200 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon R100 has got external measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Canon R100 vs Samsung NX200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the R100 vs the NX200.

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the R100 and NX200 is 76 and 90 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R100 and NX200.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon R100 to render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern R100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography details
83
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 Street photography features
Samsung NX200 Street photography features
69
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (223 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Sports photography camera
64
silent shutter (1/4,000s)
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
55
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R100
Travel photography with Samsung NX200
76
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than average (223g)
megapixel count good (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R100 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography features
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3.00")
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R100
Vlogging with Samsung NX200
34
provides face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (223 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external mic port
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Canon R100 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R100 and Samsung NX200
 Canon EOS R100Samsung NX200
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS R100 Samsung NX200
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-05-24 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 20 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 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 3975 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 39 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 6.5fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356 gr (0.78 lb) 223 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life 370 images 330 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $479 $818