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Canon R7 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
64
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Canon EOS R7 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Canon R7 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump 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
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
  • Replaced the Samsung NX20
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Canon R7 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon R7 versus Samsung NX30, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and NX30 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The R7 was released 8 years later than the NX30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the R7 matches up vs the NX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Samsung NX30

 R7 NX30 
ReleasedMay 2022January 2014More recent by 103 months
Display resolution1620k1036kClearer display (+584k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Canon R7

 NX30 R7 

Common features in the Canon R7 and Samsung NX30

 R7 NX30 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3.00"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R7 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon R7 has got external measurements 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 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the R7 compared to the NX30.

Canon R7 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the R7 and NX30 is 64 and 75 respectively.

Canon R7 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Canon R7 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R7 and NX30.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon R7 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent R7 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon R7 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Canon R7 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R7 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R7 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography factors
85
you can focus manually
excellent MP (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Street photography camera
74
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (32,000)
more heavy than competition (612g)
75
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R7 Sports photography features
Samsung NX30 Sports photography features
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (660 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R7 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery (660 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
excellent MP (33 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (612g)
74
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R7 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography details
86
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery (660 CIPA)
2 card slots
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R7 Vlogging details
Samsung NX30 Vlogging details
74
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
more heavy than competition (612 grams)
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
lack of image stabilization
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Canon R7 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Samsung NX30
 Canon EOS R7Samsung NX30
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS R7 Samsung NX30
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-05-24 2014-01-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 33MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6960 x 4640 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 32000 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 651 247
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Samsung NX
Number of lenses 35 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.66x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
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 1920 x 1080 (60p), 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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 612g (1.35 lb) 375g (0.83 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 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 660 shots 360 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH BP1410
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Double UHS-II SD card slot SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 2 Single
Retail cost $1,499 $699