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Canon RP vs Samsung NX20

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Canon RP vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Boost to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Announced February 2019
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX11
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX30
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Canon RP vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Canon RP versus Samsung NX20, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the RP (26MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the RP (Full frame) and NX20 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The RP was brought out 6 years after the NX20 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the RP scores against the NX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Samsung NX20

 RP NX20 
IntroducedFebruary 2019April 2012More modern by 84 months
Display resolution1040k614kSharper display (+426k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Canon RP

 NX20 RP 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon RP and Samsung NX20

 RP NX20 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Canon RP vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon RP offers exterior dimensions of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the RP against the NX20.

Canon RP vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RP and NX20 is 70 and 83 respectively.

Canon RP vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Canon RP vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the RP and NX20.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RP featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon RP will give greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer RP will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon RP vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Canon RP vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon RP Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography advice
85
manual focus
megapixel count great (26MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon RP Street photography information
Samsung NX20 Street photography information
77
screen articulates
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
weather sealing
great high ISO (40,000)
lack of image stabilization
77
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (341g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon RP Sports photography info
Samsung NX20 Sports photography info
69
megapixel count great (26MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
61
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon RP Travel photography information
Samsung NX20 Travel photography information
69
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
megapixel count great (26MP)
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
77
lighter than competitors (341 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Canon RP as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Landscape photography camera
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (40,000)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 shots)
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon RP Vlogging info
Samsung NX20 Vlogging info
34
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
78
selfie friendly display
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
lighter than competitors (341g)
no image stabilization
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Canon RP vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Samsung NX20
 Canon EOS RPSamsung NX20
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS RP Samsung NX20
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2019-02-14 2012-04-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 40000 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 4779 15
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Samsung NX
Available lenses 17 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485 gr (1.07 lbs) 341 gr (0.75 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 85 75
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 12.9
DXO Low light rating 2977 785
Other
Battery life 250 shots 360 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $999 $1,100