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Canon R100 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
50
Overall
52

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Launched May 2023
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Canon R100 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon R100 and Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and NX5 (15MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The R100 was released 13 years later than the NX5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the R100 grades vs the NX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Samsung NX5

 R100 NX5 
LaunchedMay 2023June 2010More recent by 158 months
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Canon R100

 NX5 R100 

Common features in the Canon R100 and Samsung NX5

 R100 NX5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon R100 features physical 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 NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the R100 vs the NX5.

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R100 and NX5 is 76 and 80 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the R100 and NX5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon R100 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger R100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography info
83
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
72
manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 Street photography information
Samsung NX5 Street photography information
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
no moving screen
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R100 Sports photography details
Samsung NX5 Sports photography details
64
silent mode (1/4,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/ seconds)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R100 Travel photography info
Samsung NX5 Travel photography info
76
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
62
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
good MP (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (499 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R100 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography info
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is decent (3.00 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
68
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX5 as a Vlogging camera
34
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
24
comes with face detection focusing
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others in class (499g)
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Canon R100 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R100 and Samsung NX5
 Canon EOS R100Samsung NX5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS R100 Samsung NX5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2023-05-24 2010-06-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 3975 15
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Samsung NX
Number of lenses 39 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 6.5 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356 gr (0.78 lb) 499 gr (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 400 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $479 $499