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Canon R3 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
52
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Canon R3 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 6000 x 3164 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 1015g - 150 x 143 x 87mm
  • Launched September 2021
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
  • Launched January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX20
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Canon R3 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon R3 versus Samsung NX30, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is pretty similar but the R3 (Full frame) and NX30 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The R3 was revealed 7 years later than the NX30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the R3 matches up against the NX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Samsung NX30

 R3 NX30 
LaunchedSeptember 2021January 2014More recent by 94 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution4150k1036kCrisper screen (+3114k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Canon R3

 NX30 R3 

Common features in the Canon R3 and Samsung NX30

 R3 NX30 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R3 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon R3 features exterior measurements of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") having a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Check the Canon R3 versus Samsung NX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the R3 against the NX30.

Canon R3 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R3 and NX30 is 52 and 75 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the R3 and NX30.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R3 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon R3 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher R3 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon R3 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R3 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Portrait photography camera
86
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R3 Street photography advice
Samsung NX30 Street photography advice
70
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (102,400)
heavier than competition in class (1,015 grams)
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R3 Sports photography information
Samsung NX30 Sports photography information
88
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/64,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (760 per charge)
has phase detect AF
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R3 Travel photography details
Samsung NX30 Travel photography details
70
better than average battery life (760 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (1,015 grams)
74
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R3 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography info
86
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery life (760 per charge)
has double storage slots
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R3 Vlogging information
Samsung NX30 Vlogging information
70
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (6000 x 3164 resolution)
has mic port
heavier than competition in class (1,015g)
75
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
no image stabilization
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Canon R3 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Samsung NX30
 Canon EOS R3Samsung NX30
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS R3 Samsung NX30
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-14 2014-01-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMeIV
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 102400 25600
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1053 247
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Samsung NX
Number of lenses 27 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 4,150k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.66x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/64000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6000x3164 (60p/​50p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) 1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 6000x3164 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1015 grams (2.24 pounds) 375 grams (0.83 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 96 77
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 12.4
DXO Low light rating 4086 1014
Other
Battery life 760 shots 360 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E19 BP1410
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 2 1
Pricing at launch $6,000 $699