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Canon M3 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Canon M3 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

Canon M3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Refreshed by Canon M6
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX300
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Canon M3 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon M3 vs Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M3 (24MP) and the NX500 (28MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M3 was launched very close to the NX500 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the M3 scores vs the NX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Samsung NX500

 M3 NX500 
Display resolution1040k1036kSharper display (+4k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Canon M3

 NX500 M3 

Common features in the Canon M3 and Samsung NX500

 M3 NX500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2015Similar age
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M3 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon M3 provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has specifications of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the M3 against the NX500.

Canon M3 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M3 and NX500 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M3 and NX500.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX500 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Canon M3 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M3 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography features
79
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
80
focusing manually
high MP (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
no image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M3 Sports photography features
Samsung NX500 Sports photography features
61
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.2 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (250 per charge)
75
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
high MP (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Travel photography camera
73
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
78
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
high MP (28 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M3 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX500 Landscape photography info
68
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery (250 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
high MP (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M3 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX500 as a Vlogging camera
80
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
no image stabilization
34
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
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Canon M3 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Samsung NX500
 Canon EOS M3Samsung NX500
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS M3 Samsung NX500
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-02-06 2015-02-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 209
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Available lenses 23 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.2fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format H.264 H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 366g (0.81 lb) 287g (0.63 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 87
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 13.9
DXO Low light rating 1169 1379
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 370 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $481 $800