Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX3000
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Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are available at Canon M50 II Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Samsung NX3000
M50 II | NX3000 | |||
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Announced | October 2020 | ![]() | May 2014 | Newer by 78 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper 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 |
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Common features in the Canon M50 II and Samsung NX3000
M50 II | NX3000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M50 II vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Samsung NX3000 | |
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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 |