Canon R8 vs Samsung NX5

Below, we are matching up the Canon R8 vs Samsung NX5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the R8 (24MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the R8 (Full frame) and NX5 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The R8 was released 12 years later than the NX5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the R8 grades versus the NX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R8 & Samsung NX5. The complete galleries are provided at Canon R8 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon R8 provides outer measurements of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the R8 compared to the NX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R8 and NX5 is 71 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R8 and NX5.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R8 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon R8 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher R8 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.