Canon M50 vs Samsung NX1100
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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump 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 Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Superseded the Samsung NX1000
- Updated by Samsung NX2000
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The following is a extended analysis of the Canon M50 vs Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe M50 was introduced 4 years after the NX1100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M50 scores against the NX1100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Samsung NX1100
| M50 | NX1100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2018 |  | April 2013 | Newer by 60 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Canon M50
| NX1100 | M50 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon M50 and Samsung NX1100
| M50 | NX1100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurements |
Canon M50 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M50 enjoys external 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) and the Samsung NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the M50 against the NX1100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and NX1100 is 79 and 90 respectively.
Canon M50 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 and NX1100.
Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon M50 to deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger M50 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications
| Canon EOS M50 | Samsung NX1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon EOS M50 | Samsung NX1100 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2018-02-26 | 2013-04-11 |
| 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 | 24 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| 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 | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 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 | 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | 390 grams (0.86 lb) | 222 grams (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 All around score | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 852 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 235 images | 320 images |
| Battery style | 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 |
| Price at launch | $779 | $600 |