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Canon R50 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87 Imaging
68 Features
80 Overall
72

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2023
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Older Model is Samsung NX300
Photography Glossary

Canon R50 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon R50 vs Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the NX500 (28MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The R50 was unveiled 8 years later than the NX500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the R50 grades vs the NX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Samsung NX500

		

		

			
 R50 NX500 
ReleasedFebruary 2023February 2015Fresher by 98 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k1036kCrisper display (+4k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 NX500 R50 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Samsung NX500

		

		

			
 R50 NX500 
Focus manually  More precise focus
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display measurement
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon R50 provides outer 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 NX500 has sizing of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Examine the Canon R50 vs Samsung NX500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the R50 vs the NX500.
Canon R50 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and NX500 is 75 and 87 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the R50 and NX500.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung NX500 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern R50 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon R50 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung NX500 as a Portrait photography camera
83
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
80
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is fantastic (28 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 features face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R50
Street photography with Samsung NX500
77
 screen articulates
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 boasts touch focus
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 no image stabilization
81
 tilting screen
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 has focus by touch
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung NX500 as a Sports photography camera
77
 silent shutter (1/8,000s)
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 no image stabilization
75
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
 sensor resolution is fantastic (28MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 features tracking autofocus
 has phase detect autofocus
 no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung NX500 as a Travel photography camera
84
 has bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
78
 supports bluetooth
 has focus by touch
 sensor resolution is fantastic (28 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung NX500 as a Landscape photography camera
80
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 delivers RAW files
 no image stabilization
80
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 sensor resolution is fantastic (28 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R50
Vlogging with Samsung NX500
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 supports face detection focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external mic port
 no image stabilization
34
 screen is touchscreen
 features face detection autofocus
 high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 lack of external mic port
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Canon R50 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Samsung NX500
 Canon EOS R50Samsung NX500
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS R50 Samsung NX500
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-02-08 2015-02-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 28 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 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 32000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 651 209
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Samsung NX
Number of lenses 37 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash settings - Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.265
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lb) 287 grams (0.63 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1379
Other
Battery life 370 photos 370 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $679 $800