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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
79
Imaging
67
Features
88
Overall
75
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Successor is Canon M50 II
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon M50 and Samsung NX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the NX1 (28MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M50 was introduced 3 years after the NX1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the M50 grades against the NX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Samsung NX1

 M50 NX1 
IntroducedFebruary 2018September 2014Newer by 42 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k1036kCrisper screen (+4k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Canon M50

 NX1 M50 

Common features in the Canon M50 and Samsung NX1

 M50 NX1 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon M50 offers physical measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has specifications of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Canon M50 and Samsung NX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the M50 against the NX1.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M50 and NX1 is 79 and 66 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 and NX1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung NX1 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger M50 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography details
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
80
has manual focus
excellent resolution (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 Street photography info
Samsung NX1 Street photography info
84
screen articulates
image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
74
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (550 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX1 Sports photography factors
75
image stabilization
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery (235 per charge)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
excellent resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Travel photography camera
78
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery (235 per charge)
74
lighter than others in class (550 grams)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
excellent resolution (28 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
not so great battery (235 shots)
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
excellent resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1 as a Vlogging camera
85
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
34
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
lighter than others in class (550g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Samsung NX1
 Canon EOS M50Samsung NX1
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS M50 Samsung NX1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-02-26 2014-09-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 28 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6480 x 4320
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 143 209
Cross type focus points - 153
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Available lenses 23 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 15.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390g (0.86 lb) 550g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 235 images 500 images
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1900
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $779 $1,500