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Canon R50 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
75
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Canon R50 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2023
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Canon R50 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon R50 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The R50 was unveiled 9 years later than the Galaxy NX and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the R50 scores against the Galaxy NX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 R50 Galaxy NX 
RevealedFebruary 2023June 2013More recent by 118 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Canon R50

 Galaxy NX R50 
Display sizing4.8"3.00"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Canon R50 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 R50 Galaxy NX 
Focus manually More precise focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R50 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon R50 comes with external 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) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has sizing of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Canon R50 vs Samsung Galaxy NX in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the R50 vs the Galaxy NX.

Canon R50 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and Galaxy NX is 75 and 82 respectively.

Canon R50 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Canon R50 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the R50 and Galaxy NX.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon R50 to render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher R50 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R50 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Canon R50 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R50 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R50 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography features
83
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R50 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography advice
77
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
great high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R50 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography info
77
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery life (440 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R50 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography features
84
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
68
great battery life (440 CIPA)
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (495g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R50 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography info
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8 inches)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (440 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R50 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Vlogging camera
77
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
no image stabilization
34
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (495 grams)
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Canon R50 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Canon EOS R50Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS R50 Samsung Galaxy NX
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-02-08 2013-06-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 32000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 651 -
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Samsung NX
Total lenses 37 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375g (0.83 pounds) 495g (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 440 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $679 $1,300