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Canon R5 C vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
57
Imaging
82
Features
89
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 C front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Canon R5 C vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Canon R5 C
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
  • Revealed January 2022
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Canon R5 C vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon R5 C vs Samsung Galaxy NX, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the R5 C (45MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the R5 C (Full frame) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The R5 C was introduced 8 years after the Galaxy NX which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the R5 C matches up vs the Galaxy NX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 R5 C Galaxy NX 
IntroducedJanuary 2022June 2013More modern by 105 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2100k922kClearer screen (+1178k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Canon R5 C

 Galaxy NX R5 C 
Screen size4.8"3.20"Bigger screen (+1.6")

Common features in the Canon R5 C and Samsung Galaxy NX

 R5 C Galaxy NX 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R5 C vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R5 C provides external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Look at the Canon R5 C vs Samsung Galaxy NX in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the R5 C versus the Galaxy NX.

Canon R5 C vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R5 C and Galaxy NX is 57 and 82 respectively.

Canon R5 C vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 C vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 C and Galaxy NX.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R5 C with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon R5 C will resolve extra detail using its extra 25MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern R5 C should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R5 C vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Canon R5 C vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 C vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R5 C
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
89
has manual focus
high megapixels (45 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R5 C
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
72
screen articulates
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R5 C
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
high megapixels (45 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (320 shots)
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (440 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R5 C Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography advice
72
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
high megapixels (45 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery (320 shots)
68
great battery pack (440 per charge)
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (495g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 C Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography advice
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.20 inch)
high megapixels (45MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (320 CIPA)
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (440 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R5 C Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging information
72
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focus
high res video (8192 x 4320 pixels)
does have microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
34
built-in touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (495 grams)
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Canon R5 C vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 C and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Canon EOS R5 CSamsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS R5 C Samsung Galaxy NX
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-01-19 2013-06-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 45MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8192 x 5464 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Samsung NX
Total lenses 30 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.20 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 8192x4320 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, XF-AVC, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770g (1.70 lbs) 495g (1.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
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 320 photographs 440 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CFexpress B and SD (UHS-II) slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two Single
Launch price $4,499 $1,300