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Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX2000 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
  • Announced October 2020
  • Older Model is Canon M50
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX3000
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Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon M50 II versus Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M50 II was announced 6 years later than the NX2000 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the M50 II grades vs the NX2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Samsung NX2000

 M50 II NX2000 
IntroducedOctober 2020November 2013More recent by 84 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Canon M50 II

 NX2000 M50 II 
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k1040kClearer screen (+112k dot)

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Samsung NX2000

 M50 II NX2000 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon M50 II offers exterior measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the M50 II versus the NX2000.

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M50 II and NX2000 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 II and NX2000.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon M50 II to produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher M50 II will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography factors
Samsung NX2000 Street photography factors
84
screen articulates
built in image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
77
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lighter than average (228g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
76
built in image stabilization
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery life (305 per charge)
61
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Travel photography camera
78
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (305 CIPA)
72
lighter than average (228 grams)
boasts touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II Landscape photography information
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography information
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
not so great battery life (305 shots)
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging highlights
85
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
35
touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (228 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Samsung NX2000
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IISamsung NX2000
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Samsung NX2000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-14 2013-11-30
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 surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 143 21
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 23 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.7"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 387g (0.85 pounds) 228g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 908
Other
Battery life 305 shots 340 shots
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $599 $599