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Canon M50 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
79
Imaging
66
Features
88
Overall
74
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon M50 vs Samsung PL210 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
  • Launched February 2018
  • New Model is Canon M50 II
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon M50 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon M50 versus Samsung PL210, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and PL210 (14MP) and the M50 (APS-C) and PL210 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The M50 was manufactured 7 years after the PL210 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the M50 matches up vs the PL210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Samsung PL210

 M50 PL210 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2011Newer by 87 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Canon M50

 PL210 M50 

Common features in the Canon M50 and Samsung PL210

 M50 PL210 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Canon M50 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 comes with outer 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) while the Samsung PL210 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the M50 against the PL210.

Canon M50 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and PL210 is 79 and 99 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 and PL210.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M50 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon M50 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher M50 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon M50 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 Portrait photography factors
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography factors
79
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M50
Street photography with Samsung PL210
84
screen articulates fully
image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M50
Sports photography with Samsung PL210
74
image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery life (235 shots)
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 Travel photography information
Samsung PL210 Travel photography information
78
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery life (235 shots)
70
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M50
Landscape photography with Samsung PL210
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
low battery life (235 CIPA)
36
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M50
Vlogging with Samsung PL210
84
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
27
great max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Canon M50 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Samsung PL210
 Canon EOS M50Samsung PL210
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS M50 Samsung PL210
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2018-02-26 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 -
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 143 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Total lenses 23 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 gr (0.86 lb) -
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 235 photos -
Battery style Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $779 $200