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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Replacement is Canon M50 II
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX100
  • New Model is Samsung NX210
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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon M50 vs Samsung NX200, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M50 was brought out 6 years after the NX200 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the M50 scores against the NX200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Samsung NX200

 M50 NX200 
RevealedFebruary 2018February 2012More modern by 73 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k614kSharper display (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Canon M50

 NX200 M50 

Common features in the Canon M50 and Samsung NX200

 M50 NX200 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 features physical measurements 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 NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Canon M50 vs Samsung NX200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the M50 vs the NX200.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M50 and NX200 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 and NX200.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon M50 to provide more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger M50 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography advice
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 Street photography advice
Samsung NX200 Street photography advice
84
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (223g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX200 Sports photography highlights
75
built in image stabilization
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery life (235 shots)
56
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
78
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery life (235 per charge)
68
lighter than average (223 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
low battery life (235 per charge)
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX200 Vlogging factors
85
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone jack
34
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (223g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Samsung NX200
 Canon EOS M50Samsung NX200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS M50 Samsung NX200
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-02-26 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 143 15
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Number of lenses 23 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390g (0.86 pounds) 223g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life 235 photos 330 photos
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $779 $818