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Canon R8 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
71
Imaging
78
Features
85
Overall
80
Canon EOS R8 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Canon R8 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Canon R8
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
  • Revealed February 2023
Samsung NX11
(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
  • Revealed December 2010
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX10
  • Successor is Samsung NX20
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Canon R8 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon R8 versus Samsung NX11, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the R8 (24MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the R8 (Full frame) and NX11 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The R8 was launched 12 years later than the NX11 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the R8 scores against the NX11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Samsung NX11

 R8 NX11 
RevealedFebruary 2023December 2010Fresher by 148 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k614kClearer screen (+1006k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Canon R8

 NX11 R8 

Common features in the Canon R8 and Samsung NX11

 R8 NX11 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen sizing

Canon R8 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R8 comes with outer measurements of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Canon R8 versus Samsung NX11 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the R8 versus the NX11.

Canon R8 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the R8 and NX11 is 71 and 80 respectively.

Canon R8 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Canon R8 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R8 and NX11.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R8 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon R8 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger R8 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R8 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Canon R8 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R8 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R8 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Portrait photography camera
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R8
Street photography with Samsung NX11
77
screen articulates fully
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment proof
good ISO range (102,400)
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R8
Sports photography with Samsung NX11
72
silent mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (290 per charge)
52
MP count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R8 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX11 Travel photography advice
77
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
63
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (499g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R8
Landscape photography with Samsung NX11
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is decent (3.00 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (290 per charge)
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R8 Vlogging information
Samsung NX11 Vlogging information
77
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
24
includes face detection autofocus
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than average (499 grams)
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Canon R8 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R8 and Samsung NX11
 Canon EOS R8Samsung NX11
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS R8 Samsung NX11
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-02-08 2010-12-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 102400 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 1053 15
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Samsung NX
Number of lenses 37 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 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 PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 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 PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 461 gr (1.02 lbs) 499 gr (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 93 63
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 10.8
DXO Low light rating 3295 553
Other
Battery life 290 photos 400 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,499 $626