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Canon M50 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Canon M50 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Superseded the Canon M50
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Canon M50 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon M50 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M50 II was launched 7 years after the Galaxy NX which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M50 II matches up versus the Galaxy NX in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 M50 II Galaxy NX 
AnnouncedOctober 2020June 2013Newer by 90 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Canon M50 II

 Galaxy NX M50 II 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Samsung Galaxy NX

 M50 II Galaxy NX 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M50 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 II enjoys exterior dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has proportions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the M50 II against the Galaxy NX.

Canon M50 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and Galaxy NX is 79 and 82 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 II and Galaxy NX.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon M50 II to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern M50 II provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon M50 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Portrait photography camera
82
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography details
84
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography details
76
image stabilization
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
bad battery life (305 CIPA)
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery (440 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography features
78
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
bad battery life (305 shots)
68
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
offers touch to focus
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (495g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
bad battery life (305 shots)
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (440 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M50 II
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
85
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
34
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (495g)
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Canon M50 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IISamsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS M50 Mark II Samsung Galaxy NX
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-14 2013-06-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Number of lenses 23 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 387 gr (0.85 lbs) 495 gr (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 305 photographs 440 photographs
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $599 $1,300