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Canon R50 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86 Imaging
62 Features
73 Overall
66

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Announced February 2023
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon R50 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon R50 vs Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The R50 was manufactured 10 years after the NX300M which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the R50 scores against the NX300M in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Samsung NX300M

		

		

			
 R50 NX300M 
RevealedFebruary 2023January 2013Newer by 123 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k768kSharper display (+272k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 NX300M R50 
Display sizing3.3"3.00"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Samsung NX300M

		

		

			
 R50 NX300M 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon R50 has got exterior measurements 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 NX300M has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
See the Canon R50 vs Samsung NX300M in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the R50 compared to the NX300M.
Canon R50 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and NX300M is 75 and 86 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R50 and NX300M.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon R50 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent R50 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon R50 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon R50
Portrait photography with Samsung NX300M
83
 manual focus
 MP count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 provides face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
77
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 features face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Street photography camera
 Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
77
 fully articulated screen
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 comes with focus via touch
 great high ISO (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
80
 screen tilts
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 has focus via touch
 good high ISO (25,600)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
77
 silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 provides tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
72
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 features tracking focus
 has phase detect AF
 no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung NX300M as a Travel photography camera
84
 has bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 MP count decent (24MP)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
66
 has focus via touch
 resolution is good (20MP)
 missing Timelapse function
 does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography highlights
80
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.00")
 MP count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 great high ISO (32,000)
 saves RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
72
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 no image stabilization
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging information
Samsung NX300M Vlogging information
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 provides face detection autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have external mic support
 lack of image stabilization
33
 touchscreen capability
 features face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 missing microphone jack
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Canon R50 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Samsung NX300M
 Canon EOS R50Samsung NX300M
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS R50 Samsung NX300M
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2023-02-08 2013-01-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe IV
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias 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 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 651 247
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Samsung NX
Available lenses 37 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.00" 3.3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 768k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/200 secs -
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lbs) 331 grams (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots 330 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $679 $699