Canon M50 vs Samsung NX3000

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).

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.