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Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX200

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(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
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Succeeded the Canon M50
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX100
  • Successor is Samsung NX210
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Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon M50 II versus Samsung NX200, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M50 II was launched 8 years later than the NX200 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the M50 II grades vs the NX200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Samsung NX200

 M50 II NX200 
LaunchedOctober 2020February 2012Fresher by 106 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k614kCrisper display (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Canon M50 II

 NX200 M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Samsung NX200

 M50 II NX200 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon M50 II provides exterior dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Samsung NX200 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the M50 II versus the NX200.

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and NX200 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 II and NX200.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon M50 II to give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger M50 II provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography factors
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M50 II
Street photography with Samsung NX200
84
screen articulates
built in image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Sports photography camera
76
built in image stabilization
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (305 shots)
56
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II Travel photography information
Samsung NX200 Travel photography information
78
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (305 per charge)
68
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
terrible battery power (305 CIPA)
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX200 as a Vlogging camera
85
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization
includes face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
34
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Samsung NX200
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IISamsung NX200
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Samsung NX200
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-10-14 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-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 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
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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
Amount of lenses 23 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 387 gr (0.85 lbs) 223 gr (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 305 images 330 images
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
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 Single Single
Launch price $599 $818