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Canon R50 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
75
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Announced February 2023
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX200
  • New Model is Samsung NX300
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Canon R50 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon R50 vs Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The R50 was manufactured 10 years later than the NX210 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the R50 grades versus the NX210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Samsung NX210

 R50 NX210 
IntroducedFebruary 2023August 2012Fresher by 128 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k614kSharper screen (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Canon R50

 NX210 R50 

Common features in the Canon R50 and Samsung NX210

 R50 NX210 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen size

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon R50 features physical 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) and the Samsung NX210 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the R50 versus the NX210.

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and NX210 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the R50 and NX210.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon R50 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger R50 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R50 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography information
83
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R50 Street photography information
Samsung NX210 Street photography information
77
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
great high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R50 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX210 Sports photography advice
77
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
56
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R50 Travel photography information
Samsung NX210 Travel photography information
84
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competitors (222g)
good MP (20MP)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R50 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography highlights
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R50 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX210 Vlogging highlights
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
no image stabilization
34
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Canon R50 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Samsung NX210
 Canon EOS R50Samsung NX210
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS R50 Samsung NX210
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2023-02-08 2012-08-14
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 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 651 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 37 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
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
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
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 format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 719
Other
Battery life 370 images 330 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $679 $625