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Canon R7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
64
Imaging
74
Features
93
Overall
81
Canon EOS R7 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Canon R7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 612g - 132 x 90 x 92mm
  • Announced May 2022
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Canon R7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon R7 and Samsung Galaxy NX, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The R7 was released 9 years later than the Galaxy NX and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the R7 scores vs the Galaxy NX for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 R7 Galaxy NX 
IntroducedMay 2022June 2013Fresher by 109 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k922kSharper display (+698k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Canon R7

 Galaxy NX R7 
Display size4.8"3.00"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Canon R7 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 R7 Galaxy NX 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R7 offers outside dimensions of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the R7 versus the Galaxy NX.

Canon R7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R7 and Galaxy NX is 64 and 82 respectively.

Canon R7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Canon R7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R7 and Galaxy NX.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon R7 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer R7 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Canon R7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R7
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
84
focusing manually
resolution is amazing (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
76
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R7
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
74
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment proof
good high ISO (32,000)
heavier than competitors in class (612 grams)
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R7 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery (660 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R7 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery (660 shots)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
resolution is amazing (33MP)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors in class (612g)
67
better than average battery power (440 shots)
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (495 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R7 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography details
86
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
good battery (660 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
72
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (440 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R7 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging information
74
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (612 grams)
33
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (495g)
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Canon R7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Canon EOS R7Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS R7 Samsung Galaxy NX
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2022-05-24 2013-06-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6960 x 4640 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 32000 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 651 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 35 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.00" 4.8"
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 340 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 180 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 90 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 612 gr (1.35 pounds) 495 gr (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 660 photographs 440 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Double UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 Single
Cost at launch $1,499 $1,300