Canon R3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon R3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is relatively comparable but the R3 (Full frame) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The R3 was revealed 8 years after the Galaxy NX which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the R3 scores vs the Galaxy NX for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R3 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The full galleries are viewable at Canon R3 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon R3 enjoys outside dimensions of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has sizing of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

See the Canon R3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the R3 vs the Galaxy NX.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R3 and Galaxy NX is 52 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the R3 and Galaxy NX.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R3 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon R3 will provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger R3 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.