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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Replacement is Canon M50 II
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon M50 and Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and NX5 (15MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The M50 was announced 7 years after the NX5 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M50 scores against the NX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Samsung NX5

 M50 NX5 
LaunchedFebruary 2018June 2010Newer by 95 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Canon M50

 NX5 M50 

Common features in the Canon M50 and Samsung NX5

 M50 NX5 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display size

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 offers physical measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the M50 compared to the NX5.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M50 and NX5 is 79 and 80 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 and NX5.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon M50 to deliver greater detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent M50 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography information
80
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
73
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M50
Street photography with Samsung NX5
84
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M50
Sports photography with Samsung NX5
75
built in image stabilization
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (235 CIPA)
52
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Travel photography camera
78
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
terrible battery power (235 shots)
63
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography highlights
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
terrible battery power (235 shots)
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (400 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX5 as a Vlogging camera
85
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
24
provides face detection focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (499g)
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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Samsung NX5
 Canon EOS M50Samsung NX5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS M50 Samsung NX5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-26 2010-06-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 143 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Number of lenses 23 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 gr (0.86 pounds) 499 gr (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 400 pictures
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $779 $499