Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX1100

Let's look closer at the Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M50 II was manufactured 7 years after the NX1100 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the M50 II grades against the NX1100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M50 Mark II & Samsung NX1100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon M50 II Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M50 II has got outer measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") having a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX1100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the M50 II versus the NX1100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and NX1100 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 II and NX1100.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon M50 II to give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher M50 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.