Canon M50 vs Samsung NX300M

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon M50 vs Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M50 was brought out 5 years later than the NX300M and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M50 grades versus the NX300M with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M50 & Samsung NX300M. The entire galleries are available at Canon M50 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M50 has got external measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the M50 vs the NX300M.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and NX300M is 79 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 and NX300M.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon M50 to give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer M50 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.