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Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX1

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Older Model is Canon M50
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon M50 II versus Samsung NX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the NX1 (28MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M50 II was revealed 6 years later than the NX1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the M50 II grades vs the NX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Samsung NX1

 M50 II NX1 
AnnouncedOctober 2020September 2014More recent by 75 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k1036kCrisper screen (+4k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Canon M50 II

 NX1 M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Samsung NX1

 M50 II NX1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 II features outside dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") along with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the M50 II and the NX1.

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and NX1 is 79 and 66 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 II and NX1.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung NX1 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger M50 II will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography highlights
82
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
80
manual focus
excellent resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M50 II
Street photography with Samsung NX1
84
screen articulates
has image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
74
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (550g)
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II Sports photography features
Samsung NX1 Sports photography features
76
has image stabilization
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery power (305 shots)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II Travel photography info
Samsung NX1 Travel photography info
78
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (305 CIPA)
74
lighter than competition in class (550g)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
excellent resolution (28 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
not so great battery power (305 CIPA)
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
excellent resolution (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II Vlogging details
Samsung NX1 Vlogging details
85
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
34
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Samsung NX1
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IISamsung NX1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Samsung NX1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-14 2014-09-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 28 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 143 209
Cross type focus points - 153
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Available lenses 23 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 387 gr (0.85 lbs) 550 gr (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 305 photos 500 photos
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1900
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $599 $1,500