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Canon R50 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93 Imaging
51 Features
68 Overall
57

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2023
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released March 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon R50 vs Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the NX mini (20.5MP) is very similar but the R50 (APS-C) and NX mini (1") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The R50 was released 9 years after the NX mini which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the R50 scores versus the NX mini with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Samsung NX mini

		

		

			
 R50 NX mini 
ReleasedFebruary 2023March 2014More modern by 109 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k461kClearer display (+579k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 NX mini R50 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Samsung NX mini

		

		

			
 R50 NX mini 
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display sizing
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon R50 provides exterior dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Canon R50 vs Samsung NX mini in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the R50 compared to the NX mini.
Canon R50 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and NX mini is 75 and 93 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R50 and NX mini.
To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R50 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon R50 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 3.5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer R50 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon R50 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography advice
83
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
70
 focusing manually
 MP count good (20.5MP)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 provides face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography info
Samsung NX mini Street photography info
77
 fully articulated screen
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 boasts focus via touch
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
81
 screen tilts
 sensor size is decent (1")
 supports RAW formats
 includes focus via touch
 lighter than competition (196g)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography info
Samsung NX mini Sports photography info
77
 silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
54
 max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
 MP count good (20.5 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 better than average battery pack (650 shots)
 max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
 no image stabilization
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX mini Travel photography highlights
84
 has bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
75
 better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
 lighter than competition (196 grams)
 includes focus via touch
 MP count good (20.5 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 does not have Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon R50
Landscape photography with Samsung NX mini
80
 manual focus
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
68
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 MP count good (20.5MP)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 supports RAW formats
 better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
 no image stabilization
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging information
Samsung NX mini Vlogging information
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 supports face detect focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes mic socket
 lack of image stabilization
37
 has touchscreen
 provides face detect focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 has mic socket
 lighter than competition (196 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
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Canon R50 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Samsung NX mini
 Canon EOS R50Samsung NX mini
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS R50 Samsung NX mini
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-02-08 2014-03-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20.5 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 32000 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 651 21
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Samsung NX-M
Available lenses 37 2
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.7
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 -
Flash options - Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 (all 30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lb) 196 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures 650 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 B740
Self timer Yes Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $679 $530