Canon M50 vs Samsung NX1000
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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Launched February 2018
- Replacement is Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Announced April 2012
- Renewed by Samsung NX1100

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon M50 and Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

The M50 was launched 5 years after the NX1000 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the M50 matches up against the NX1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX1000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M50 and Samsung NX1000. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M50 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Samsung NX1000
M50 | NX1000 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | ![]() | April 2012 | Newer by 72 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Canon M50
NX1000 | M50 |
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Common features in the Canon M50 and Samsung NX1000
M50 | NX1000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Canon M50 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 enjoys outer measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Analyze the Canon M50 and Samsung NX1000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M50 and the NX1000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and NX1000 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 and NX1000.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon M50 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer M50 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 | Samsung NX1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon EOS M50 | Samsung NX1000 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2018-02-26 | 2012-04-19 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 8 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Samsung NX |
Amount of lenses | 23 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | No | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 390g (0.86 lb) | 222g (0.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 840 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 235 photos | 320 photos |
Battery type | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $779 | $388 |