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Canon R5 C vs Samsung NX5

Portability
57 Imaging
81 Features
89 Overall
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Canon EOS R5 C front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80 Imaging
54 Features
50 Overall
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Canon R5 C vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Canon R5 C
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
  • Launched January 2022
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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Canon R5 C vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon R5 C and Samsung NX5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the R5 C (45MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the R5 C (Full frame) and NX5 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The R5 C was launched 11 years later than the NX5 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the R5 C scores versus the NX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Samsung NX5

					

					

						
 R5 C NX5 
RevealedJanuary 2022June 2010Fresher by 142 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Canon R5 C

					

					

						
 NX5 R5 C 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon R5 C and Samsung NX5

					

					

						
 R5 C NX5 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon R5 C vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R5 C has got exterior measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") and a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check the Canon R5 C and Samsung NX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the R5 C against the NX5.
Canon R5 C vs Samsung NX5 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the R5 C and NX5 is 57 and 80 respectively.
Canon R5 C vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon R5 C vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the R5 C and NX5.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R5 C due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon R5 C will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger R5 C provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

						Canon R5 C vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon R5 C vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon R5 C vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon R5 C Portrait photography details
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography details
88
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count great (45 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 comes with face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
72
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (15MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports face detection focusing
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R5 C
Street photography with Samsung NX5
72
 screen articulates fully
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 features touch focus
 weather sealing
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 no image stabilization
60
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
 heavier than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R5 C Sports photography advice
Samsung NX5 Sports photography advice
79
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
 megapixel count great (45 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather sealing
 supports phase detect auto focus
 no image stabilization
 terrible battery life (320 per charge)
52
 megapixel count good (15MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 good battery life (400 per charge)
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon R5 C Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX5 Travel photography highlights
72
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 features touch focus
 megapixel count great (45MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 terrible battery life (320 CIPA)
62
 good battery life (400 per charge)
 megapixel count good (15MP)
 flash built-in
 no Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition (499 grams)
 does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R5 C Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography highlights
79
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.20 inch)
 megapixel count great (45 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather sealing
 has double storage slots
 no image stabilization
 terrible battery life (320 CIPA)
68
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 good battery life (400 per charge)
 does not have image stabilization
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R5 C Vlogging info
Samsung NX5 Vlogging info
72
 display is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 comes with face detect focus
 video res high (8192 x 4320 pxls)
 comes with microphone port
 no image stabilization
24
 supports face detection focusing
 does not have selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external mic jack
 heavier than competition (499g)
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Canon R5 C vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 C and Samsung NX5
 Canon EOS R5 CSamsung NX5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS R5 C Samsung NX5
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2022-01-19 2010-06-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 45MP 15MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 8192 x 5464 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 1053 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Samsung NX
Number of lenses 30 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.20 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 8192x4320 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, XF-AVC, H.264, H.265 H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 770 grams (1.70 lb) 499 grams (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images 400 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage CFexpress B and SD (UHS-II) slots SD/SDHC
Storage slots Dual 1
Retail pricing $4,499 $499