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Canon RP vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
70
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Canon RP vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Launched February 2019
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Released June 2013
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Canon RP vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon RP versus Samsung Galaxy NX, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the RP (26MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the RP (Full frame) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The RP was launched 5 years after the Galaxy NX which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the RP matches up vs the Galaxy NX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 RP Galaxy NX 
ReleasedFebruary 2019June 2013Newer by 69 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Canon RP

 Galaxy NX RP 
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Common features in the Canon RP and Samsung Galaxy NX

 RP Galaxy NX 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon RP vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon RP has outside measurements of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the RP compared to the Galaxy NX.

Canon RP vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RP and Galaxy NX is 70 and 82 respectively.

Canon RP vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Canon RP vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the RP and Galaxy NX.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RP because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon RP will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent RP is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon RP vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Canon RP vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon RP vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon RP Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography features
85
focusing manually
sensor resolution is high (26 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon RP
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
76
screen articulates
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (40,000)
lack of image stabilization
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon RP Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography features
68
sensor resolution is high (26MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery (440 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon RP Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography highlights
69
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is high (26MP)
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
good battery (440 per charge)
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (495g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon RP
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is high (26MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (40,000)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon RP Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging factors
34
touch screen
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
34
has touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495 grams)
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Canon RP vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Canon EOS RPSamsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS RP Samsung Galaxy NX
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-02-14 2013-06-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 8 DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 40000 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 4779 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 17 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485g (1.07 pounds) 495g (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2977 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 440 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $999 $1,300