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Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX300

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Canon M50
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX210
  • Successor is Samsung NX500
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Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon M50 II and Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M50 II was introduced 6 years later than the NX300 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M50 II matches up against the NX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Samsung NX300

 M50 II NX300 
IntroducedOctober 2020November 2013Fresher by 84 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k768kSharper screen (+272k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Canon M50 II

 NX300 M50 II 
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Samsung NX300

 M50 II NX300 
Focus manually More precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon M50 II provides external measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the M50 II vs the NX300.

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and NX300 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 II and NX300.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon M50 II to deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer M50 II should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography highlights
Samsung NX300 Street photography highlights
84
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Sports photography camera
76
image stabilization
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect AF
terrible battery (305 CIPA)
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II Travel photography details
Samsung NX300 Travel photography details
78
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
terrible battery (305 per charge)
67
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography advice
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
terrible battery (305 CIPA)
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M50 II
Vlogging with Samsung NX300
85
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
33
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone support
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Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Samsung NX300
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IISamsung NX300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Samsung NX300
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-14 2013-11-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe IV
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
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 143 247
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 23 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3.3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 387 grams (0.85 lb) 331 grams (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 76
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 942
Other
Battery life 305 shots 330 shots
Battery style 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 Single Single
Price at release $599 $750