Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX1000
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Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Announced October 2020
- Earlier Model is Canon M50
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Revealed April 2012
- Successor is Samsung NX1100

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX1000 Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon M50 II and Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

The M50 II was unveiled 8 years after the NX1000 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M50 II grades vs the NX1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX1000 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Samsung NX1000. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M50 II Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Samsung NX1000
M50 II | NX1000 | |||
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Revealed | October 2020 | ![]() | April 2012 | More modern by 104 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Canon M50 II
NX1000 | M50 II |
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Common features in the Canon M50 II and Samsung NX1000
M50 II | NX1000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M50 II offers external dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Samsung NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Analyze the Canon M50 II and Samsung NX1000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M50 II vs the NX1000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and NX1000 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 II and NX1000.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon M50 II to offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger M50 II should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Samsung NX1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Samsung NX1000 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2020-10-14 | 2012-04-19 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF-M | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 23 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 387g (0.85 pounds) | 222g (0.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 840 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 305 shots | 320 shots |
Battery form | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $599 | $388 |