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Canon R50 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75 Imaging
63 Features
85 Overall
71

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX30 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 NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX20
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Canon R50 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon R50 versus Samsung NX30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The R50 was brought out 9 years after the NX30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the R50 matches up vs the NX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Samsung NX30

		

		

			
 R50 NX30 
ReleasedFebruary 2023January 2014Newer by 111 months
Display resolution1040k1036kSharper display (+4k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 NX30 R50 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Samsung NX30

		

		

			
 R50 NX30 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R50 features external measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the R50 versus the NX30.
Canon R50 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the R50 and NX30 is 75 and 75 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R50 and NX30.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon R50 to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher R50 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon R50 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography features
83
 focusing manually
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 includes face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
77
 focusing manually
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detection focus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Street photography camera
 Samsung NX30 as a Street photography camera
77
 fully articulated screen
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 supports focus by touch
 great ISO range (32,000)
 no image stabilization
75
 fully articulated screen
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 features focus via touch
 great high ISO (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon R50
Sports photography with Samsung NX30
77
 quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
 MP count good (24MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 includes tracking autofocus
 supports phase detect autofocus
 no image stabilization
73
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 provides tracking autofocus
 supports phase detect auto focus
 lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography features
Samsung NX30 Travel photography features
84
 supports bluetooth
 supports focus by touch
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
74
 features focus via touch
 MP count good (20MP)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon R50
Landscape photography with Samsung NX30
80
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inches)
 MP count good (24MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 great ISO range (32,000)
 supports RAW files
 no image stabilization
71
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 MP count good (20MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung NX30 as a Vlogging camera
77
 selfie friendly screen
 screen is touchscreen
 includes face detection autofocus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external microphone support
 no image stabilization
75
 selfie friendly screen
 touch screen
 provides face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 comes with external mic support
 lack of image stabilization
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Canon R50 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Samsung NX30
 Canon EOS R50Samsung NX30
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS R50 Samsung NX30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2023-02-08 2014-01-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMeIV
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
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 32000 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 651 247
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 37 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.66x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 -
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 375 grams (0.83 pounds) 375 grams (0.83 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1014
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 360 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 BP1410
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $679 $699