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Canon R50 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
75
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2023
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced December 2010
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX10
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX20
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Canon R50 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon R50 versus Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and NX11 (15MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The R50 was manufactured 12 years later than the NX11 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the R50 matches up vs the NX11 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Samsung NX11

 R50 NX11 
IntroducedFebruary 2023December 2010More recent by 148 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k614kSharper display (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Canon R50

 NX11 R50 

Common features in the Canon R50 and Samsung NX11

 R50 NX11 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display size3.00"3"Same display measurements

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon R50 enjoys physical 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) whilst the Samsung NX11 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the R50 versus the NX11.

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and NX11 is 75 and 80 respectively.

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R50 and NX11.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon R50 to show extra detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger R50 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R50 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography advice
83
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
73
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R50
Street photography with Samsung NX11
77
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
very good high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R50 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX11 Sports photography advice
77
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
52
decent megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R50 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX11 Travel photography advice
84
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
63
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
decent megapixels (15MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (499g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R50
Landscape photography with Samsung NX11
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R50 Vlogging information
Samsung NX11 Vlogging information
77
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
no image stabilization
24
offers face detection focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
heavier than competitors (499g)
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Canon R50 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Samsung NX11
 Canon EOS R50Samsung NX11
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS R50 Samsung NX11
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-02-08 2010-12-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 32000 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 651 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 37 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 11.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 gr (0.83 pounds) 499 gr (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 553
Other
Battery life 370 images 400 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $679 $626