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Canon R50 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66 Imaging
67 Features
90 Overall
76

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX1 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
  • Launched February 2023
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
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Canon R50 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon R50 and Samsung NX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the NX1 (28MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The R50 was released 8 years later than the NX1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the R50 matches up versus the NX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Samsung NX1

		

		

			
 R50 NX1 
RevealedFebruary 2023September 2014Fresher by 103 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k1036kCrisper screen (+4k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 NX1 R50 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Samsung NX1

		

		

			
 R50 NX1 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon R50 enjoys exterior 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 NX1 has measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Analyze the Canon R50 and Samsung NX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the R50 and the NX1.
Canon R50 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R50 and NX1 is 75 and 66 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R50 and NX1.
As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung NX1 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher R50 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon R50 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography advice
83
 manual focus
 resolution is good (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 features face detection focus
 supports RAW files
80
 has manual focus
 amazing sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 offers face detect focus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography info
Samsung NX1 Street photography info
77
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 features touch to focus
 very good high ISO (32,000)
 no image stabilization
74
 tilting screen
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 includes focus by touch
 weather sealing
 lighter than others (550 grams)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography features
Samsung NX1 Sports photography features
77
 quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
 resolution is good (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 features tracking autofocus
 supports phase detect auto focus
 no image stabilization
76
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 amazing sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 offers tracking focus
 weather sealing
 has phase detect auto focus
 lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon R50
Travel photography with Samsung NX1
84
 connects via bluetooth
 features touch to focus
 resolution is good (24MP)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
74
 lighter than others (550 grams)
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 includes focus by touch
 amazing sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography features
80
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 nice screen size (3.00")
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 very good high ISO (32,000)
 supports RAW files
 no image stabilization
78
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 amazing sensor resolution (28MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 weather sealing
 lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung NX1 as a Vlogging camera
77
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen
 features face detection focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external mic port
 no image stabilization
34
 touch screen
 offers face detect focus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 has mic port
 lighter than others (550g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
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Canon R50 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Samsung NX1
 Canon EOS R50Samsung NX1
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS R50 Samsung NX1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2023-02-08 2014-09-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 28 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6480 x 4320
Max native ISO 32000 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 651 209
Cross focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Samsung NX
Available lenses 37 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 15.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 11.00 m (ISO 100)
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.265
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lbs) 550 grams (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 370 images 500 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 BP1900
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $679 $1,500