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Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX210

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Succeeded the Canon M50
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX200
  • Updated by Samsung NX300
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Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M50 II was brought out 8 years later than the NX210 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M50 II grades against the NX210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Samsung NX210

 M50 II NX210 
ReleasedOctober 2020August 2012Fresher by 100 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k614kClearer display (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Canon M50 II

 NX210 M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Samsung NX210

 M50 II NX210 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 II has got outside measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") along with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the M50 II and the NX210.

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M50 II and NX210 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 II and NX210.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon M50 II to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer M50 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography factors
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography features
Samsung NX210 Street photography features
84
screen articulates fully
image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (222g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II Sports photography advice
Samsung NX210 Sports photography advice
76
image stabilization
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (305 CIPA)
56
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II Travel photography advice
Samsung NX210 Travel photography advice
78
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery pack (305 CIPA)
68
lighter than competitors (222g)
decent MP (20MP)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M50 II
Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
not so great battery pack (305 CIPA)
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M50 II
Vlogging with Samsung NX210
85
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
34
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no microphone port
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Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Samsung NX210
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IISamsung NX210
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Samsung NX210
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-14 2012-08-14
Body design 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 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
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 143 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Available lenses 23 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 387 grams (0.85 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 719
Other
Battery life 305 shots 330 shots
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $599 $625