Canon M50 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Samsung Galaxy NX. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M50 II Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

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).

Look at the Canon M50 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.