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Canon R7 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
64 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
82
Canon EOS R7 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80 Imaging
55 Features
50 Overall
53

Canon R7 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand 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 NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Canon R7 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon R7 and Samsung NX5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and NX5 (15MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The R7 was manufactured 12 years after the NX5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the R7 scores versus the NX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Samsung NX5

		

		

			
 R7 NX5 
AnnouncedMay 2022June 2010Newer by 146 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k230kCrisper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Canon R7

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R7 and Samsung NX5

		

		

			
 R7 NX5 
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen size
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon R7 has got exterior dimensions of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the R7 compared to the NX5.
Canon R7 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the R7 and NX5 is 64 and 80 respectively.
Canon R7 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R7 and NX5.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon R7 to render extra detail due to its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern R7 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon R7 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R7 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R7 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography features
85
 has manual focus
 amazing MP (33MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
73
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 features face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Canon R7 as a Street photography camera
 Samsung NX5 as a Street photography camera
74
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 offers focus via touch
 environment sealing
 very good high ISO (32,000)
 more heavy than competition in class (612g)
60
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
 heavier than competitors (499g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R7 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX5 Sports photography factors
87
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shooting (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing MP (33 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery pack (660 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect AF
52
 megapixel count good (15MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 good battery pack (400 per charge)
 max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
 does not have image stabilization
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon R7 as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung NX5 as a Travel photography camera
74
 better than average battery pack (660 shots)
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 amazing MP (33 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than competition in class (612g)
63
 good battery pack (400 shots)
 megapixel count good (15MP)
 built-in flash
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 heavier than competitors (499 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R7 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography info
86
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.00")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing MP (33MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 very good high ISO (32,000)
 supports RAW files
 environment sealing
 better than average battery pack (660 per charge)
 has double storage slots
68
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 good battery pack (400 CIPA)
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R7 Vlogging information
Samsung NX5 Vlogging information
74
 selfie friendly screen
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection focusing
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (612g)
24
 features face detect focusing
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic socket
 heavier than competitors (499g)
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Canon R7 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Samsung NX5
 Canon EOS R7Samsung NX5
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS R7 Samsung NX5
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-05-24 2010-06-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 33MP 15MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6960 x 4640 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 32000 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 651 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Samsung NX
Total lenses 35 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 612g (1.35 lb) 499g (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" 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 660 images 400 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type Double UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC
Card slots 2 Single
Pricing at release $1,499 $499