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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
62 Features
60 Overall
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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
Photography Glossary
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