Canon R8 vs Samsung NX20
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Canon R8 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
- Released February 2023
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Revealed April 2012
- Old Model is Samsung NX11
- Updated by Samsung NX30
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon R8 vs Samsung NX20, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the R8 (Full frame) and NX20 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe R8 was manufactured 10 years after the NX20 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the R8 grades against the NX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R8 & Samsung NX20. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R8 Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Samsung NX20
| R8 | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2023 |  | April 2012 | More modern by 132 months |
| Screen resolution | 1620k |  | 614k | Sharper screen (+1006k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Canon R8
| NX20 | R8 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon R8 and Samsung NX20
| R8 | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3.00" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Both good for selfies |
Canon R8 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon R8 has 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) and the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the R8 against the NX20.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R8 and NX20 is 71 and 83 respectively.
Canon R8 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R8 and NX20.
Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R8 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon R8 will resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher R8 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
Canon R8 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon R8 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
| Canon EOS R8 | Samsung NX20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon EOS R8 | Samsung NX20 |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Released | 2023-02-08 | 2012-04-20 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 102400 | 12800 |
| Max boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 1053 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon RF | Samsung NX |
| Total lenses | 37 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,620k dot | 614k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 461g (1.02 lb) | 341g (0.75 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 93 | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.5 | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.5 | 12.9 |
| DXO Low light rating | 3295 | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 290 pictures | 360 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E17 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Single UHS-II SD card slot | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $1,499 | $1,100 |