Canon M5 vs Samsung NX5
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Canon M5 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Canon M5 vs Samsung NX5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M5 & Samsung NX5. The full galleries are provided at Canon M5 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Samsung NX5
M5 | NX5 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 77 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+1390k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Canon M5
NX5 | M5 |
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Common features in the Canon M5 and Samsung NX5
M5 | NX5 | |||
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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).
Compare the Canon M5 and Samsung NX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M5 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
Canon EOS M5 | Samsung NX5 | |
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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 |