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Canon M200 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
88
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Canon EOS M200 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Canon M200 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Canon M200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 299g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Announced September 2019
  • Older Model is Canon M100
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
  • Revealed June 2010
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Canon M200 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon M200 versus Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the M200 (24MP) and NX5 (15MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M200 was launched 9 years after the NX5 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon M200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the M200 grades against the NX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M200 over the Samsung NX5

 M200 NX5 
RevealedSeptember 2019June 2010More modern by 114 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Canon M200

 NX5 M200 

Common features in the Canon M200 and Samsung NX5

 M200 NX5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Canon M200 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M200 comes with outside measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the M200 versus the NX5.

Canon M200 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M200 and NX5 is 88 and 80 respectively.

Canon M200 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon M200 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M200 and NX5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon M200 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern M200 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M200 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Canon M200 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M200 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M200 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography info
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
73
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M200
Street photography with Samsung NX5
82
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M200 Sports photography info
Samsung NX5 Sports photography info
74
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
52
decent megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M200
Travel photography with Samsung NX5
89
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
63
great battery power (400 CIPA)
decent megapixels (15MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (499 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M200 Vlogging details
Samsung NX5 Vlogging details
75
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
no image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
24
features face detect focus
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average (499g)
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Canon M200 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M200 and Samsung NX5
 Canon EOS M200Samsung NX5
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS M200 Samsung NX5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-09-25 2010-06-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 143 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Available lenses 23 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.1 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB SB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299g (0.66 pounds) 499g (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 315 pictures 400 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $549 $499