Canon M50 vs Samsung NX210
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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Successor is Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Released August 2012
- Succeeded the Samsung NX200
- Updated by Samsung NX300

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX210 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon M50 and Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

The M50 was launched 5 years after the NX210 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M50 scores against the NX210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX210 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M50 and Samsung NX210. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M50 Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Samsung NX210
M50 | NX210 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | ![]() | August 2012 | More modern by 68 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper display (+426k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Canon M50
NX210 | M50 |
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Common features in the Canon M50 and Samsung NX210
M50 | NX210 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Canon M50 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 features outer 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 NX210 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Analyze the Canon M50 and Samsung NX210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the M50 versus the NX210.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and NX210 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 and NX210.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon M50 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger M50 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 | Samsung NX210 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon EOS M50 | Samsung NX210 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2018-02-26 | 2012-08-14 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 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 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 23 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
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) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | No | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 390g (0.86 pounds) | 222g (0.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 719 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 235 images | 330 images |
Battery format | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $779 | $625 |