Samsung NX1 vs Canon 80D

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Samsung NX1

28 MP | APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

$1,499.99

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Canon 80D

24 MP | APS-C (22.5 x 15 mm) CMOS Sensor

$999.00
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Samsung NX1 vs Canon 80D Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Samsung NX1 is a Pro Mirrorless camera with a 28.0MP APS-C sensor whereas Canon 80D is a Semi-Pro DSLR camera with a 24.0MP APS-C sensor.
Despite some fundamental differences of these two body types, Mirrorless cameras are becoming serious altenatives to DSLR cameras thanks to their size/weight advantages and recent improvements in their focus speeds , which makes this comparison even more interesting.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Samsung NX1 and Canon 80D before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2014-09-15

28MP - APS-C BSI-CMOS Sensor

No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter

ISO 100 - 25600 ( expands to 51200)

Samsung NX Mount

3″ Tilting Screen

2360k dot Electronic viewfinder

15.0 fps continuous shooting

4096 x 2160 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

550g. 139 x 102 x 66 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Canon 80D Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2016-02-18

24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 16000 ( expands to 25600)

Canon EF/EF-S Mount

3″ Fully Articulated Screen

Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder

7.0 fps continuous shooting

1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

730g. 139 x 105 x 79 mm

Weather Sealed Body

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Reasons to choose Samsung NX1 over Canon EOS 80D

Max Sensor Resolution	28 MP vs 24 MP	16% more pixels
Max ISO	25.600 vs 16.000	60% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points	209 vs 45	164 more focus points
Number of Cross Type Focus Points	153 vs 45	108 more cross type focus points
Continuous Shooting	15.0fps vs 7.0fps	8 fps faster
Weight	550 g vs 730 g	180 g lighter
Color Depth	24.2 vs 23.6	higher color depth
Low Light ISO	1363 vs 1135	better High ISO performance
Max Video Resolution	4096 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Video
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth

Reasons to choose Canon EOS 80D over Samsung NX1

Battery Life	960 shots vs 500 shots	460 more frames with a single charge
Flash Coverage	12.0m vs 11.0m	1m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area	14.06µm² vs 13.18µm²	6% larger pixel area
Price	$999 vs $1,500	$501 cheaper
Autofocus at f/8 aperture	Center point vs none	Autofocus with teleconverters

Common Strengths of Samsung NX1 and Canon EOS 80D

Wireless Connection	Yes vs Yes	Better connectivity
Articulating Screen	Yes vs Yes	Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs Yes	Better for flash photography
Touch Screen	Yes vs Yes	Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder	Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Optical)	Better framing and control
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Max Resolution	28 MP vs 24 MP	Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution	1.036k dots vs 1.040k dots	Higher resolution screens
Continuous Shooting	15.0fps vs 7.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Microphone Port	Yes vs Yes	High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port	Yes vs Yes	better video control
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs Yes	shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs Yes	creative shooting
Top LCD Display	Yes vs Yes	Help viewing and changing settings easily
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
NFC Connection	Yes vs Yes	Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote Control	Yes vs Yes	Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Support for UHS Memory Cards	UHS-II vs UHS-I	Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds

Common Weaknesses of Samsung NX1 and Canon EOS 80D

Image Stabilization	No vs No	No Built-in stabilization

Samsung NX1 vs Canon 80D: Physical Specs Comparison

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Samsung NX1 and Canon 80D.

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Samsung NX1 and Canon 80D.

Samsung NX1 vs Canon 80D Detailed Size Comparison

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Samsung NX1 is significantly lighter (180g ) than the Canon 80D which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Samsung NX1 and Canon 80D have the same APS-C sized sensor, their lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will be similar in size and weight.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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80D

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Samsung NX1 vs Canon 80D: Sensor Comparison

Samsung NX1 has a 28.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DRIMe 5 processor. On the other hand, Canon 80D has a 24.0MP APS-C (22.5 x 15 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 6 processor.

Another difference between these two cameras is that Samsung NX1's sensor lacks anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moire occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the NX1 and 80D sensor size comparison.

Samsung NX1 and Canon 80D have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Samsung NX1 and Canon 80D Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Samsung NX1 and Canon 80D for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Samsung NX1 for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Canon 80D for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 28.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Large APS-C (22.5 x 15 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Read the details

Samsung NX1 for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon 80D for Street Photography

GOOD

Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
Read the details

Large APS-C (22.5 x 15 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
No Image Stabilization
Large Body
Read the details

Samsung NX1 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Canon 80D for Sports Photography

EXCELLENT

Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 15.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
153 Cross Type Focus sensors
209 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
Read the details

Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
45 Cross Type Focus sensors
45 Focus Points
Good Battery Life: 960 shots
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
Read the details

Samsung NX1 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon 80D for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
550g
Body Thickness 66mm
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Large APS-C (22.5 x 15 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Large Body
730g
Body Thickness 79mm
Read the details

Samsung NX1 for Landscape Photography

GOOD

Canon 80D for Landscape Photography

GOOD

Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 28.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

Large APS-C (22.5 x 15 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

Canon 80D vs Samsung NX1 Comparison of Available Lenses

Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that Canon 80D has an advantage over Samsung NX1 There are 299 lenses for Canon 80D's Canon EF/EF-S mount, on the other hand there are only 32 lenses for Samsung NX1's Samsung NX lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. None of these bodies have sensor based image stabilization so you have to buy lenses with Optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 7 lenses for Samsung NX mount and 91 lenses for Canon EF/EF-S mount with IS.

Lens Type	# of Samsung NX1 Lenses	# of Canon 80D Lenses
Standard Zoom	4	40
Standard Prime	5	16
Wideangle Zoom	1	32
Wideangle Prime	11	46
Telephoto Zoom	2	53
Telephoto Prime	3	37
SuperZoom	1	28
Wideangle Fisheye Prime	4	7
Macro Prime	1	24
Perspective Control Prime	n/a	15
Telephoto Mirror Prime	n/a	1
TOTAL	32	299

Samsung NX1 vs Canon 80D: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Samsung NX1 and Canon 80D, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Samsung NX1 and Canon 80D scores compare:

Samsung NX1

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #4 out of 49 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #10 out of 1131 in all Cameras

Canon 80D

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #17 out of 92 in Mid-size SLR cameras
Ranked #34 out of 1131 in all Cameras

Samsung NX1 is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon 80D in all criterias. It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

Samsung NX1

$1,499.99

Canon 80D

$999.00
17%
off

Canon 80D vs Samsung NX1 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Samsung NX1	Canon EOS 80D
Brand	Samsung	Canon
Announced	2014-09-15	2016-02-18
Body Type	SLR-style mirrorless	Mid-size SLR
Price	$1,499.99	$999.00
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Size	APS-C	APS-C
Dimensions	23.5 x 15.7 mm	22.5 x 15 mm
Area	368.95mm²	337.50mm²
Megapixels	28 megapixels	24 megapixels
Max Resolution	6480 x 4320	6000 x 4000
Max Native Light sensitivity	25,600 ISO	16,000 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	51200 ISO	25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	209	45
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	Samsung NX	Canon EF/EF-S
Number of Available Lenses	32	299
Screen
Type	Tilting	Fully Articulated
Size	3″	3″
Resolution	1,036k dots	1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution	2,360k dots	no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.7	0.6
Photography Features
Max Shutter Speed	1/8000s	1/8000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	No	No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	11.00 m (ISO 100)	12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Max Flash Sync	n/a	1/250s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	15.0 fps	7.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	4096 x 2160	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	H.265	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	550g	730g
Dimensions	139 x 102 x 66mm	139 x 105 x 79mm
Battery Life	500 shots	960 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	83	79
DxO Color Depth	24.2	23.6
DxO Dynamic Range	13.2	13.2
DxO Low Light ISO	1363	1135
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