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Canon R50 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
75
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Announced February 2023
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX3000
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Canon R50 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon R50 vs Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The R50 was manufactured 9 years after the NX2000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the R50 scores against the NX2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Samsung NX2000

 R50 NX2000 
ReleasedFebruary 2023November 2013Newer by 112 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Canon R50

 NX2000 R50 
Display sizing3.7"3.00"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k1040kClearer display (+112k dot)

Common features in the Canon R50 and Samsung NX2000

 R50 NX2000 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon R50 enjoys outside dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has specifications of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Canon R50 vs Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the R50 vs the NX2000.

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and NX2000 is 75 and 89 respectively.

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R50 and NX2000.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon R50 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern R50 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R50 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Portrait photography camera
83
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R50 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
77
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
great ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
77
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (228g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R50 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography advice
77
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
61
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R50
Travel photography with Samsung NX2000
84
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
72
lighter than competition (228g)
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R50 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography info
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R50 Vlogging information
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging information
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
no image stabilization
35
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (228g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon R50 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Samsung NX2000
 Canon EOS R50Samsung NX2000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS R50 Samsung NX2000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2023-02-08 2013-11-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-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
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 32000 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 651 21
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Samsung NX
Number of lenses 37 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.00 inch 3.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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) 228 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 908
Other
Battery life 370 photos 340 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 BP1130
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $679 $599