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Canon R5 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
59
Imaging
81
Features
90
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Canon R5 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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 NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX210
  • Successor is Samsung NX500
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Canon R5 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon R5 vs Samsung NX300, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and NX300 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The R5 was brought out 6 years after the NX300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon R5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the R5 grades versus the NX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Samsung NX300

 R5 NX300 
AnnouncedJuly 2020November 2013Newer by 81 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2100k768kCrisper display (+1332k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Canon R5

 NX300 R5 
Display dimension3.3"3.2"Larger display (+0.1")

Common features in the Canon R5 and Samsung NX300

 R5 NX300 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R5 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon R5 offers external measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the R5 versus the NX300.

Canon R5 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R5 and NX300 is 59 and 86 respectively.

Canon R5 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R5 and NX300.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon R5 will render greater detail having its extra 25MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern R5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon R5 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Canon R5 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R5 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX300 Portrait photography details
88
has manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (45MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 Street photography info
Samsung NX300 Street photography info
78
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 Sports photography info
Samsung NX300 Sports photography info
84
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (45MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery life (320 per charge)
73
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Travel photography camera
68
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
excellent sensor resolution (45MP)
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (320 shots)
67
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography advice
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (45 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery life (320 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3")
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R5 Vlogging information
Samsung NX300 Vlogging information
79
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video res high (8192 x 4320 pixels)
includes external mic jack
33
has touchscreen
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon R5 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 and Samsung NX300
 Canon EOS R5Samsung NX300
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS R5 Samsung NX300
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-07-09 2013-11-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic X DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 1053 247
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Samsung NX
Total lenses 17 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 768k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 8192x4320 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 738 gr (1.63 lbs) 331 gr (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 76
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 942
Other
Battery life 320 shots 330 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual One
Launch cost $3,899 $750