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Canon R50 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
75
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Canon R50
(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
Samsung NX20
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Samsung NX20

 R50 NX20 
RevealedFebruary 2023April 2012Newer by 132 months
Display resolution1040k614kSharper display (+426k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Canon R50

 NX20 R50 

Common features in the Canon R50 and Samsung NX20

 R50 NX20 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3.00"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).

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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.

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

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

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R50 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography advice
83
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R50 Street photography information
Samsung NX20 Street photography information
77
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
good ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
77
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (341g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R50 Sports photography information
Samsung NX20 Sports photography information
77
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
60
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R50 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX20 Travel photography factors
84
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
77
lighter than competition in class (341g)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R50 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R50 Vlogging features
Samsung NX20 Vlogging features
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
78
selfie friendly display
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Canon R50 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Samsung NX20
 Canon EOS R50Samsung NX20
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