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Canon R50 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
75
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2023
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1000
  • Successor is Samsung NX2000
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Canon R50 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon R50 versus Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The R50 was announced 9 years later than the NX1100 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the R50 grades versus the NX1100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Samsung NX1100

 R50 NX1100 
ReleasedFebruary 2023April 2013Fresher by 120 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Canon R50

 NX1100 R50 

Common features in the Canon R50 and Samsung NX1100

 R50 NX1100 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display size

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon R50 has got exterior dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the R50 vs the NX1100.

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and NX1100 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R50 and NX1100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon R50 to give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher R50 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R50 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography highlights
83
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R50 Street photography info
Samsung NX1100 Street photography info
77
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
very good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R50 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Sports photography camera
77
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
56
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R50 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography factors
84
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R50
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1100
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R50 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging factors
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
does not have image stabilization
34
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone support
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Canon R50 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Samsung NX1100
 Canon EOS R50Samsung NX1100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS R50 Samsung NX1100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2023-02-08 2013-04-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 651 15
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 37 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 grams (0.83 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 852
Other
Battery life 370 images 320 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $679 $600