Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX20
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Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Launched October 2020
- Superseded the Canon M50
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Revealed April 2012
- Old Model is Samsung NX11
- New Model is Samsung NX30

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX20 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

The M50 II was announced 8 years after the NX20 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M50 II scores versus the NX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Samsung NX20. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M50 II Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Samsung NX20
M50 II | NX20 | |||
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Revealed | October 2020 | ![]() | April 2012 | More modern by 104 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper display (+426k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Canon M50 II
NX20 | M50 II |
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Common features in the Canon M50 II and Samsung NX20
M50 II | NX20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies |
Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M50 II offers outer dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Check out the Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the M50 II compared to the NX20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and NX20 is 79 and 83 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 II and NX20.
All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon M50 II to render more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent M50 II will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Samsung NX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Samsung NX20 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2020-10-14 | 2012-04-20 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF-M | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 23 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 387g (0.85 pounds) | 341g (0.75 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 785 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 305 shots | 360 shots |
Style of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $599 | $1,100 |