Canon R50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Canon R50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon R50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R50 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon R50 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
R50 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Introduced | February 2023 | ![]() | August 2012 | Newer by 128 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer screen (+1040k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Canon R50
Galaxy Camera 4G | R50 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Common features in the Canon R50 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
R50 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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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).
Analyze the Canon R50 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Canon EOS R50 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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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 |