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Canon R8 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
71
Imaging
78
Features
85
Overall
80
Canon EOS R8 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

Canon R8 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Canon R8
(Full Review)
  • 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
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 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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Canon R8 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Samsung NX20

 R8 NX20 
RevealedFebruary 2023April 2012More modern by 132 months
Screen resolution1620k614kSharper 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 typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3.00"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.

Canon R8 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R8 and NX20 is 71 and 83 respectively.

Canon R8 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon R8 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R8 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R8 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Portrait photography camera
86
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
76
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R8 Street photography info
Samsung NX20 Street photography info
77
screen can move to multiple angles
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (102,400)
does not have image stabilization
77
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R8
Sports photography with Samsung NX20
72
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (290 per charge)
60
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R8
Travel photography with Samsung NX20
77
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (290 shots)
77
lighter than competition in class (341g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R8 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography advice
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
good MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (290 shots)
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R8 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX20 Vlogging highlights
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
does not have image stabilization
78
selfie friendly display
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (341g)
does not have image stabilization
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Canon R8 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R8 and Samsung NX20
 Canon EOS R8Samsung 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