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Canon R100 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
62
Features
85
Overall
71

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Revealed May 2023
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Replaced the Samsung NX20
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Canon R100 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon R100 versus Samsung NX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The R100 was launched 9 years after the NX30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the R100 matches up versus the NX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Samsung NX30

 R100 NX30 
ReleasedMay 2023January 2014More modern by 115 months
Screen resolution1040k1036kSharper screen (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Canon R100

 NX30 R100 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon R100 and Samsung NX30

 R100 NX30 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen size

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need 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") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the R100 versus the NX30.

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R100 and NX30 is 76 and 75 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the R100 and NX30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon R100 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger R100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography highlights
83
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 Street photography factors
Samsung NX30 Street photography factors
69
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
75
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R100 Sports photography info
Samsung NX30 Sports photography info
64
silent shutter (1/4,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/ seconds)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
72
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R100 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX30 Travel photography highlights
76
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
features focus via touch
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R100 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX30 Vlogging factors
34
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
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Canon R100 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R100 and Samsung NX30
 Canon EOS R100Samsung NX30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS R100 Samsung NX30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-05-24 2014-01-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMeIV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface 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 25600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 3975 247
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 39 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.66x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet 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 options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 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 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356 gr (0.78 pounds) 375 gr (0.83 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1014
Other
Battery life 370 images 360 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 BP1410
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $479 $699