Canon M50 vs Samsung NX300
79 Imaging
67 Features
88 Overall
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86 Imaging
62 Features
73 Overall
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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Announced November 2013
- Old Model is Samsung NX210
- Newer Model is Samsung NX500

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX300 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Canon M50 vs Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

The M50 was revealed 4 years after the NX300 which is a fairly sizable gap 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 NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the M50 matches up against the NX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M50 and Samsung NX300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M50 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Samsung NX300
M50 | NX300 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | ![]() | November 2013 | More modern by 52 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 768k | Crisper screen (+272k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Canon M50
NX300 | M50 | |||
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Screen size | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon M50 and Samsung NX300
M50 | NX300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon M50 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon M50 offers 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) whilst the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Analyze the Canon M50 vs Samsung NX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the M50 and the NX300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M50 and NX300 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 and NX300.
Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon M50 to result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern M50 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 | Samsung NX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon EOS M50 | Samsung NX300 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2018-02-26 | 2013-11-24 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 8 | DRIMe IV |
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 Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF-M | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 23 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 768 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 390 gr (0.86 lbs) | 331 gr (0.73 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 76 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 942 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 235 pictures | 330 pictures |
Style of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $779 | $750 |