Canon M3 vs Samsung NX5
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Canon M3 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Successor is Canon M6
(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
- Released June 2010
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On this page, we are reviewing the Canon M3 and Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and NX5 (15MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe M3 was manufactured 4 years later than the NX5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon M3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the M3 matches up versus the NX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Canon M3 vs Samsung NX5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M3 and Samsung NX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M3 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Samsung NX5
| M3 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2015 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 58 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Canon M3
| NX5 | M3 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon M3 and Samsung NX5
| M3 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Canon M3 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon M3 provides outer measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Look at the Canon M3 and Samsung NX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the M3 versus the NX5.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the M3 and NX5 is 85 and 80 respectively.
Canon M3 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M3 and NX5.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon M3 to resolve more detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The newer M3 should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Canon M3 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
| Canon EOS M3 | Samsung NX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon EOS M3 | Samsung NX5 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2010-06-01 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | 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 |
| Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF-M | Samsung NX |
| Total lenses | 23 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.2 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 366g (0.81 pounds) | 499g (1.10 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 72 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.8 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 1169 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 photos | 400 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E17 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $481 | $499 |