Canon R5 vs Samsung NX11

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon R5 vs Samsung NX11, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and NX11 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The R5 was brought out 9 years after the NX11 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the R5 grades against the NX11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R5 & Samsung NX11. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R5 Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon R5 has got outer measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the R5 compared to the NX11.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the R5 and NX11 is 59 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 and NX11.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R5 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon R5 will provide more detail having its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent R5 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.