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Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX20

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(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  • Superseded the Canon M50
Samsung NX20
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Samsung NX20

 M50 II NX20 
RevealedOctober 2020April 2012More modern by 104 months
Display resolution1040k614kSharper display (+426k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Canon M50 II

 NX20 M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Samsung NX20

 M50 II NX20 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Portrait photography camera
82
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
76
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography information
Samsung NX20 Street photography information
84
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
77
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (341g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II Sports photography features
Samsung NX20 Sports photography features
76
has image stabilization
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (305 CIPA)
60
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II Travel photography factors
Samsung NX20 Travel photography factors
78
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
terrible battery power (305 per charge)
77
lighter than others in class (341 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M50 II
Landscape photography with Samsung NX20
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
terrible battery power (305 per charge)
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M50 II
Vlogging with Samsung NX20
85
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
78
selfie friendly screen
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
lighter than others in class (341g)
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Samsung NX20
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IISamsung NX20
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