Canon M5 vs Samsung NX11
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Canon M5 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs
(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
- Launched September 2016
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Released December 2010
- Older Model is Samsung NX10
- Renewed by Samsung NX20

Canon M5 vs Samsung NX11 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon M5 versus Samsung NX11, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and NX11 (15MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

The M5 was unveiled 5 years later than the NX11 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the M5 scores vs the NX11 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon M5 vs Samsung NX11 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M5 and Samsung NX11. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M5 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Samsung NX11
M5 | NX11 | |||
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Released | September 2016 | ![]() | December 2010 | Fresher by 70 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper screen (+1006k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Canon M5
NX11 | M5 |
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Common features in the Canon M5 and Samsung NX11
M5 | NX11 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Canon M5 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon M5 comes with external dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Analyze the Canon M5 versus Samsung NX11 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the M5 and the NX11.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M5 and NX11 is 77 and 80 respectively.

Canon M5 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M5 and NX11.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon M5 to deliver extra detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher M5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M5 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M5 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
Canon EOS M5 | Samsung NX11 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon EOS M5 | Samsung NX11 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2016-09-15 | 2010-12-28 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 7 | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | Samsung NX |
Amount of lenses | 23 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,620k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MP4, H.264, AAC | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 427g (0.94 pounds) | 499g (1.10 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 77 | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | 1262 | 553 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 images | 400 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $680 | $626 |