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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
79
Imaging
67
Features
88
Overall
75
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Newer Model is Canon M50 II
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX11
  • Renewed by Samsung NX30
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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon M50 and Samsung NX20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M50 was launched 5 years after the NX20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M50 matches up vs the NX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Samsung NX20

 M50 NX20 
RevealedFebruary 2018April 2012More modern by 72 months
Screen resolution1040k614kCrisper screen (+426k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Canon M50

 NX20 M50 

Common features in the Canon M50 and Samsung NX20

 M50 NX20 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 features physical dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the M50 vs the NX20.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and NX20 is 79 and 83 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 and NX20.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon M50 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern M50 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography highlights
80
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
76
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M50
Street photography with Samsung NX20
84
screen articulates
built in image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (341g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX20 Sports photography advice
75
built in image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (235 CIPA)
60
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M50
Travel photography with Samsung NX20
78
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (235 per charge)
77
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
not so great battery (235 per charge)
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX20 as a Vlogging camera
85
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
78
screen is selfie friendly
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Samsung NX20
 Canon EOS M50Samsung NX20
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS M50 Samsung NX20
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-26 2012-04-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 143 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 23 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest 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 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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 grams (0.86 pounds) 341 grams (0.75 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life 235 shots 360 shots
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $779 $1,100