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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
79
Imaging
67
Features
88
Overall
75
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
67
Features
80
Overall
72

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Successor is Canon M50 II
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Old Model is Samsung NX300
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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon M50 vs Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the NX500 (28MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M50 was introduced 3 years after the NX500 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the M50 matches up versus the NX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Samsung NX500

 M50 NX500 
ReleasedFebruary 2018February 2015More modern by 38 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k1036kCrisper screen (+4k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Canon M50

 NX500 M50 

Common features in the Canon M50 and Samsung NX500

 M50 NX500 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 has outside dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the M50 compared to the NX500.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M50 and NX500 is 79 and 87 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 and NX500.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung NX500 to deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher M50 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography highlights
80
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 Street photography features
Samsung NX500 Street photography features
84
screen articulates
image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
81
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M50
Sports photography with Samsung NX500
75
image stabilization
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (235 per charge)
75
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX500 Travel photography highlights
78
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery power (235 shots)
78
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count high (28MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX500 Landscape photography advice
79
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
bad battery power (235 shots)
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count high (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 Vlogging features
Samsung NX500 Vlogging features
85
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization
offers face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone port
34
touchscreen capability
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Samsung NX500
 Canon EOS M50Samsung NX500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS M50 Samsung NX500
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-02-26 2015-02-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 28 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 143 209
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Available lenses 23 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 grams (0.86 lbs) 287 grams (0.63 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1379
Other
Battery life 235 shots 370 shots
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $779 $800