Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX mini

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the NX mini (20.5MP) is very comparable but the M50 II (APS-C) and NX mini (1") possess different sensor size.

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The M50 II was manufactured 6 years later than the NX mini and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the M50 II matches up vs the NX mini when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 Mark II & Samsung NX mini. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M50 II Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon M50 II offers physical measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the M50 II versus the NX mini.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and NX mini is 79 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 II and NX mini.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M50 II because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon M50 II will show greater detail due to its extra 3.5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer M50 II provides a benefit in sensor innovation.