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Canon RP vs Samsung NX5

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Canon RP vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Push to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Announced February 2019
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Canon RP vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon RP vs Samsung NX5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the RP (26MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the RP (Full frame) and NX5 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The RP was released 8 years after the NX5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the RP grades against the NX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Samsung NX5

 RP NX5 
IntroducedFebruary 2019June 2010More modern by 106 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Canon RP

 NX5 RP 

Common features in the Canon RP and Samsung NX5

 RP NX5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon RP vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon RP has outside measurements of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the RP compared to the NX5.

Canon RP vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RP and NX5 is 70 and 80 respectively.

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Canon RP vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RP and NX5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RP because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon RP will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent RP provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon RP vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Canon RP vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon RP vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon RP as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Portrait photography camera
85
focusing manually
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
73
has manual focus
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon RP as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Street photography camera
77
fully articulated screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather proof
good high ISO (40,000)
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon RP Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX5 Sports photography highlights
69
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
52
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon RP
Travel photography with Samsung NX5
69
weather proof
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
bad battery life (250 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
63
good battery (400 shots)
decent megapixels (15MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (499 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon RP Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography highlights
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (40,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
bad battery life (250 per charge)
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon RP Vlogging factors
Samsung NX5 Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen capability
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
24
includes face detection autofocus
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (499 grams)
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Canon RP vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Samsung NX5
 Canon EOS RPSamsung NX5
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS RP Samsung NX5
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-02-14 2010-06-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 8 DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 40000 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 4779 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 17 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485g (1.07 lb) 499g (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 2977 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 400 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $999 $499