Canon M50 vs Samsung NX500
79 Imaging
67 Features
88 Overall
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87 Imaging
67 Features
80 Overall
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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Canon M50 vs Samsung NX500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M50 and Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M50 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Samsung NX500
M50 | NX500 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | ![]() | February 2015 | More modern by 38 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1036k | Crisper screen (+4k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Canon M50
NX500 | M50 |
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Common features in the Canon M50 and Samsung NX500
M50 | NX500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon M50 vs Samsung NX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M50 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 | Samsung NX500 | |
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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 |