Canon R50 vs Samsung NX20
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72 Features
88 Overall
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Canon R50 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
- Released February 2023
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Revealed April 2012
- Previous Model is Samsung NX11
- Later Model is Samsung NX30

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX20 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Canon R50 versus Samsung NX20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

The R50 was launched 10 years after the NX20 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the R50 scores vs the NX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R50 and Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R50 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Samsung NX20
R50 | NX20 | |||
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Revealed | February 2023 | ![]() | April 2012 | Newer by 132 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper display (+426k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Canon R50
NX20 | R50 |
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Common features in the Canon R50 and Samsung NX20
R50 | NX20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display dimensions | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies |
Canon R50 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon R50 has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has sizing of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Look at the Canon R50 versus Samsung NX20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the R50 vs the NX20.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and NX20 is 75 and 83 respectively.

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R50 and NX20.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon R50 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer R50 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R50 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
Canon EOS R50 | Samsung NX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon EOS R50 | Samsung NX20 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2023-02-08 | 2012-04-20 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
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 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 651 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon RF | Samsung NX |
Available lenses | 37 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3.00 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6m at ISO 100 | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200s | 1/180s |
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 format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 375 grams (0.83 pounds) | 341 grams (0.75 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 785 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photographs | 360 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E17 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Single UHS-II SD card slot | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $679 | $1,100 |