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Canon R50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
75
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon R50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Announced February 2023
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Canon R50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon R50 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R50 was announced 10 years after the Galaxy Camera 4G which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the R50 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 4G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 R50 Galaxy Camera 4G 
IntroducedFebruary 2023August 2012Newer by 128 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k0kClearer screen (+1040k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Canon R50

 Galaxy Camera 4G R50 
Screen dimensions4.8"3.00"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Common features in the Canon R50 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 R50 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon R50 has got outside dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the R50 against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Canon R50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 75 and 90 respectively.

Canon R50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Canon R50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the R50 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R50 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon R50 will produce greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger R50 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon R50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Canon R50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R50 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
83
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R50 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography info
77
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
very good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon R50 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography advice
77
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R50 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography information
84
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
72
lighter than competitors (305g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R50 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R50 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging information
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
does not have image stabilization
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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Canon R50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Canon EOS R50Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS R50 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2023-02-08 2012-08-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 -
Highest native ISO 32000 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 651 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 23-481mm (20.9x)
Amount of lenses 37 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.00" 4.8"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375g (0.83 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 370 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $679 $550