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Canon R5 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
59
Imaging
81
Features
90
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76

Canon R5 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 738g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Launched July 2020
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
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Canon R5 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon R5 vs Samsung NX1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and NX1 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The R5 was released 5 years after the NX1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the R5 scores versus the NX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Samsung NX1

 R5 NX1 
RevealedJuly 2020September 2014More modern by 71 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1036kClearer display (+1064k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Canon R5

 NX1 R5 

Common features in the Canon R5 and Samsung NX1

 R5 NX1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R5 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon R5 enjoys outer measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the R5 vs the NX1.

Canon R5 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the R5 and NX1 is 59 and 66 respectively.

Canon R5 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the R5 and NX1.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R5 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon R5 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 17MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher R5 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon R5 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Canon R5 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R5
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1
88
manual focus
MP count fantastic (45MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is high (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 Street photography details
Samsung NX1 Street photography details
78
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
74
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (550g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX1 Sports photography factors
84
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (45 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (320 CIPA)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is high (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R5
Travel photography with Samsung NX1
68
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count fantastic (45 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (320 shots)
74
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is high (28 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography information
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (45 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery power (320 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is high (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R5 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX1 Vlogging advice
79
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
great video quality (8192 x 4320 resolution)
comes with mic port
34
touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon R5 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 and Samsung NX1
 Canon EOS R5Samsung NX1
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS R5 Samsung NX1
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-07-09 2014-09-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic X DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 45MP 28MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8192 x 5464 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 1053 209
Cross type focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Samsung NX
Available lenses 17 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192x4320 (30p/​24/​23.98p) 7680x4320 (30p/​23.98p) |4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) |3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 8192x4320 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 738 gr (1.63 lbs) 550 gr (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 320 images 500 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH BP1900
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Storage slots 2 1
Cost at launch $3,899 $1,500