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Canon M5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
77
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Canon M5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Canon M5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 427g - 116 x 89 x 61mm
  • Announced September 2016
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Canon M5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon M5 versus Samsung Galaxy NX, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M5 was manufactured 3 years after the Galaxy NX which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the M5 grades against the Galaxy NX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 M5 Galaxy NX 
LaunchedSeptember 2016June 2013More modern by 40 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k922kSharper screen (+698k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Canon M5

 Galaxy NX M5 
Screen size4.8"3.2"Bigger screen (+1.6")

Common features in the Canon M5 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 M5 Galaxy NX 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M5 enjoys outer measurements of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has sizing of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check out the Canon M5 versus Samsung Galaxy NX in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the M5 versus the Galaxy NX.

Canon M5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M5 and Galaxy NX is 77 and 82 respectively.

Canon M5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Canon M5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M5 and Galaxy NX.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon M5 to show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger M5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Canon M5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M5 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography factors
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Street photography camera
77
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M5 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography features
66
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low battery life (295 per charge)
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (440 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M5 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography highlights
77
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery life (295 per charge)
68
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (495 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M5
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery life (295 CIPA)
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M5 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging details
77
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
no image stabilization
34
touchscreen capability
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495g)
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Canon M5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Canon EOS M5Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS M5 Samsung Galaxy NX
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-09-15 2013-06-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 7 DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Number of lenses 23 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MP4, H.264, AAC MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427g (0.94 lb) 495g (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1262 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 pictures 440 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $680 $1,300