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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
79
Imaging
67
Features
88
Overall
75
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Canon M50
(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
Samsung NX100
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Samsung NX100

 M50 NX100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018September 2010More modern by 91 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k614kClearer screen (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Canon M50

 NX100 M50 

Common features in the Canon M50 and Samsung NX100

 M50 NX100 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

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

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography information
80
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 Street photography info
Samsung NX100 Street photography info
84
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
76
image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX100 Sports photography advice
75
built in image stabilization
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery (235 shots)
60
image stabilization
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (420 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M50
Travel photography with Samsung NX100
78
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent MP (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery (235 shots)
66
better than average battery (420 CIPA)
good megapixels (15MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography highlights
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
terrible battery (235 per charge)
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (420 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX100 Vlogging advice
85
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
31
image stabilization
provides face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Samsung NX100
 Canon EOS M50Samsung NX100
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