Canon RP vs Samsung NX30

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon RP and Samsung NX30, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the RP (26MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the RP (Full frame) and NX30 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The RP was launched 5 years after the NX30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the RP scores vs the NX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS RP & Samsung NX30. The complete galleries are provided at Canon RP Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon RP has physical measurements of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Look at the Canon RP and Samsung NX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the RP versus the NX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RP and NX30 is 70 and 75 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the RP and NX30.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RP featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon RP will render more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger RP provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.