Clicky

Canon M5 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
77
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Canon M5 vs Samsung NX11 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
  • Launched September 2016
Samsung NX11
(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
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

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).

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

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.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

				

Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Samsung NX11

 M5 NX11 
ReleasedSeptember 2016December 2010Fresher by 70 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k614kCrisper screen (+1006k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Canon M5

 NX11 M5 

Common features in the Canon M5 and Samsung NX11

 M5 NX11 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon M5 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

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

Canon M5 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon M5 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M5 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M5 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography advice
79
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
73
manual focus
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon M5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Street photography camera
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (499g)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M5
Sports photography with Samsung NX11
66
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (295 per charge)
52
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery life (400 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Canon M5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Travel photography camera
77
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (295 shots)
63
good battery life (400 shots)
good MP (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M5
Landscape photography with Samsung NX11
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (295 per charge)
68
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

Canon M5 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX11 Vlogging advice
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
no image stabilization
24
includes face detection autofocus
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Canon M5 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Samsung NX11
 Canon EOS M5Samsung NX11
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