Canon R7 vs Samsung NX1
64 Imaging
74 Features
93 Overall
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66 Imaging
67 Features
90 Overall
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Canon R7 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 612g - 132 x 90 x 92mm
- Revealed May 2022
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Announced September 2014

Canon R7 vs Samsung NX1 Overview
The following is a complete assessment of the Canon R7 and Samsung NX1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the R7 (33MP) and the NX1 (28MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

The R7 was brought out 7 years after the NX1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the R7 matches up vs the NX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon R7 vs Samsung NX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R7 & Samsung NX1. The entire galleries are available at Canon R7 Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Samsung NX1
R7 | NX1 | |||
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Announced | May 2022 | ![]() | September 2014 | Newer by 94 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1036k | Clearer display (+584k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Canon R7
NX1 | R7 |
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Common features in the Canon R7 and Samsung NX1
R7 | NX1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon R7 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon R7 enjoys exterior 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 NX1 has dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Look at the Canon R7 and Samsung NX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the R7 versus the NX1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the R7 and NX1 is 64 and 66 respectively.

Canon R7 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R7 and NX1.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon R7 to result in more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern R7 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon R7 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R7 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications
Canon EOS R7 | Samsung NX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon EOS R7 | Samsung NX1 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2022-05-24 | 2014-09-15 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 33 megapixel | 28 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 6480 x 4320 |
Max native ISO | 32000 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
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 | 209 |
Cross type focus points | - | 153 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon RF | Samsung NX |
Amount of lenses | 35 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.00" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,620 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.72x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 15.0fps | 15.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 11.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | H.265 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 612 gr (1.35 pounds) | 550 gr (1.21 pounds) |
Dimensions | 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 83 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1363 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 660 images | 500 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6NH | BP1900 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Double UHS-II SD card slot | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Cost at launch | $1,499 | $1,500 |