Canon M50 vs Samsung NX3000
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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2018
- Newer Model is Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Launched May 2014
- Old Model is Samsung NX2000

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview
Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon M50 vs Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

The M50 was released 3 years after the NX3000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M50 matches up against the NX3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 and Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are available at Canon M50 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Samsung NX3000
M50 | NX3000 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | ![]() | May 2014 | More modern by 46 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+579k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Canon M50
NX3000 | M50 |
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Common features in the Canon M50 and Samsung NX3000
M50 | NX3000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Canon M50 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 has got physical 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 NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check out the Canon M50 vs Samsung NX3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the M50 vs the NX3000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 and NX3000 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 and NX3000.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon M50 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer M50 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 | Samsung NX3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon EOS M50 | Samsung NX3000 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2018-02-26 | 2014-05-26 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-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 area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 35 |
Cross type focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF-M | Samsung NX |
Amount of lenses | 23 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | No | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 390 gr (0.86 lbs) | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 235 shots | 370 shots |
Type of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $779 | $897 |