Canon R3 vs Samsung NX20

Let's look more in depth at the Canon R3 versus Samsung NX20, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the R3 (Full frame) and NX20 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The R3 was introduced 9 years later than the NX20 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the R3 grades versus the NX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R3 & Samsung NX20. The whole galleries are available at Canon R3 Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon R3 comes with outer dimensions of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") having a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has sizing of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the R3 compared to the NX20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R3 and NX20 is 52 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R3 and NX20.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R3 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon R3 will produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer R3 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.