Canon M50 vs Samsung NX100
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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Released February 2018
- Successor is Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Announced September 2010
- Later Model is Samsung NX200

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX100 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Canon M50 versus Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and NX100 (15MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The M50 was announced 7 years after the NX100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the M50 grades against the NX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M50 and Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are available at Canon M50 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Samsung NX100
M50 | NX100 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | ![]() | September 2010 | More modern by 91 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 614k | Clearer screen (+426k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Canon M50
NX100 | M50 |
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Common features in the Canon M50 and Samsung NX100
M50 | NX100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Canon M50 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M50 has got outside measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Analyze the Canon M50 versus Samsung NX100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the M50 vs the NX100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M50 and NX100 is 79 and 88 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 and NX100.
All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon M50 to resolve greater detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer M50 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 | Samsung NX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon EOS M50 | Samsung NX100 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2018-02-26 | 2010-09-14 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 8 | DRIMe Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF-M | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 23 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | VGA AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | No | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 390 grams (0.86 lb) | 282 grams (0.62 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 62 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 563 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 235 photos | 420 photos |
Battery form | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $779 | $386 |