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Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Replaced the Canon M50
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Replaced the Samsung NX2000
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Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The M50 II was revealed 6 years after the NX3000 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M50 II grades vs the NX3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Samsung NX3000

 M50 II NX3000 
AnnouncedOctober 2020May 2014Newer by 78 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k461kSharper screen (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Canon M50 II

 NX3000 M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Samsung NX3000

 M50 II NX3000 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 II enjoys outer measurements 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 NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M50 II versus the NX3000.

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M50 II and NX3000 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 II and NX3000.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon M50 II to give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern M50 II will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M50 II
Portrait photography with Samsung NX3000
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
78
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography details
Samsung NX3000 Street photography details
84
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
81
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (230g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II Sports photography information
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography information
76
has image stabilization
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery life (305 shots)
57
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M50 II
Travel photography with Samsung NX3000
78
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
bad battery life (305 per charge)
68
lighter than average (230 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography factors
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
bad battery life (305 per charge)
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Vlogging camera
85
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
34
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (230 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Samsung NX3000
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IISamsung NX3000
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS M50 Mark II Samsung NX3000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-10-14 2014-05-26
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 143 35
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Number of lenses 23 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 387g (0.85 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 305 photos 370 photos
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $599 $897