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Canon M5 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
77
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Canon M5 vs Samsung NX5 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
  • Launched September 2016
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Canon M5 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon M5 and Samsung NX5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and NX5 (15MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M5 was unveiled 6 years after the NX5 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the M5 matches up versus the NX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Samsung NX5

 M5 NX5 
IntroducedSeptember 2016June 2010More modern by 77 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Canon M5

 NX5 M5 

Common features in the Canon M5 and Samsung NX5

 M5 NX5 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Canon M5 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon M5 provides 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) whilst the Samsung NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M5 vs the NX5.

Canon M5 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M5 and NX5 is 77 and 80 respectively.

Canon M5 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon M5 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M5 and NX5.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon M5 to deliver extra detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern M5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M5 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Canon M5 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M5 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M5 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography factors
80
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Street photography camera
77
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M5
Sports photography with Samsung NX5
66
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (295 CIPA)
52
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M5
Travel photography with Samsung NX5
77
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (295 per charge)
63
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M5
Landscape photography with Samsung NX5
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (295 shots)
68
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M5 Vlogging info
Samsung NX5 Vlogging info
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
24
includes face detection focusing
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
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Canon M5 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Samsung NX5
 Canon EOS M5Samsung NX5
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS M5 Samsung NX5
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-09-15 2010-06-01
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 dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 23 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
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
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format MP4, H.264, AAC H.264
Mic 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 427 gr (0.94 pounds) 499 gr (1.10 pounds)
Physical 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 All around rating 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1262 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photographs 400 photographs
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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $680 $499