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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Renewed by Canon M50 II
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2010
  • Later Model is Samsung NX11
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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon M50 and Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and NX10 (15MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M50 was announced 8 years after the NX10 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M50 grades against the NX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Samsung NX10

 M50 NX10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018April 2010More modern by 97 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k614kCrisper screen (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Canon M50

 NX10 M50 

Common features in the Canon M50 and Samsung NX10

 M50 NX10 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 enjoys physical dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the M50 vs the NX10.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and NX10 is 79 and 80 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 and NX10.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon M50 to give you extra detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent M50 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
73
focusing manually
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Street photography camera
84
screen articulates
image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than others (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX10 Sports photography factors
75
image stabilization
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (235 per charge)
52
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX10 Travel photography highlights
78
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery pack (235 per charge)
63
great battery pack (400 per charge)
MP count decent (15MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (499g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX10 Landscape photography details
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
low battery pack (235 per charge)
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX10 as a Vlogging camera
85
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
24
provides face detection focus
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than others (499g)
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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Samsung NX10
 Canon EOS M50Samsung NX10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS M50 Samsung NX10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-02-26 2010-04-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 143 15
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Number of lenses 23 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
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, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 gr (0.86 pounds) 499 gr (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 572
Other
Battery life 235 pictures 400 pictures
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $779 $626