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Canon M5 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
77
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Canon M5 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Canon M5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 427g - 116 x 89 x 61mm
  • Revealed September 2016
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Released September 2014
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Canon M5 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon M5 versus Samsung NX1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the NX1 (28MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The M5 was revealed 2 years after the NX1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M5 grades versus the NX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Samsung NX1

 M5 NX1 
ReleasedSeptember 2016September 2014More modern by 25 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1036kSharper screen (+584k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Canon M5

 NX1 M5 

Common features in the Canon M5 and Samsung NX1

 M5 NX1 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M5 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon M5 offers exterior 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 NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the M5 vs the NX1.

Canon M5 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M5 and NX1 is 77 and 66 respectively.

Canon M5 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M5 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M5 and NX1.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung NX1 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer M5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon M5 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Canon M5 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M5 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M5 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography advice
79
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
80
you can focus manually
resolution is amazing (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M5 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX1 Street photography highlights
77
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
74
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (550g)
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M5
Sports photography with Samsung NX1
66
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (295 CIPA)
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is amazing (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M5 Travel photography features
Samsung NX1 Travel photography features
77
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (295 shots)
74
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
resolution is amazing (28 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M5 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography highlights
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (295 per charge)
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is amazing (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1 as a Vlogging camera
77
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
34
touchscreen functionality
features face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M5 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Samsung NX1
 Canon EOS M5Samsung NX1
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS M5 Samsung NX1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-09-15 2014-09-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 7 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 24MP 28MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6480 x 4320
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 209
Cross type focus points - 153
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Total lenses 23 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 15.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MP4, H.264, AAC H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427g (0.94 lbs) 550g (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 77 83
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 13.2
DXO Low light rating 1262 1363
Other
Battery life 295 pictures 500 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1900
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $680 $1,500