Canon 50D vs Samsung NX1000

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Canon 50D vs Samsung NX1000

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APS-C 369.7mm²
15.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

Go in depth with our full Canon 50D Review.
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APS-C 369.7mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX1000 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the NX1000.

Succeeded by the Canon 60D
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Differences

Canon 50D advantages over Samsung NX1000

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 4.99 vs 4.33 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.30 vs 1.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

640 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
216 mm vs 77 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Less shutter lag
0.13 vs 0.60 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Bigger JPEG buffer
43 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Samsung NX1000 advantages over Canon 50D

Less expensive
$700 vs $1399 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
NX1000 test data on DxO Mark 50D test data on DxO Mark

840 vs 696 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Thinner
37 mm vs 73 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
20.3 vs 15.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle kit lens
30 mm vs 45 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
8.2 fps vs 6.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung GX-20

Canon 50D

Samsung GX-20

$1000
APS-C

HDMI out
More dots on screen

$1400
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 50D vs Samsung GX-20

Samsung NX1000

Samsung GX-20

$416
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1400
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung GX-20

Compared to Pentax K-7

Canon 50D

Pentax K-7

$1000
APS-C

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

$1300
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 50D vs Pentax K-7

Samsung NX1000

Pentax K-7

$416
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX1000 vs Pentax K-7

Compared to Sony DSLR-A550

Canon 50D

Sony DSLR-A550

$1000
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$859
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 50D vs Sony DSLR-A550

Samsung NX1000

Sony DSLR-A550

$416
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$859
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX1000 vs Sony DSLR-A550

Compared to Sony NEX-3N

Canon 50D

Sony NEX-3N

$1000
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon 50D vs Sony NEX-3N

Samsung NX1000

Sony NEX-3N

$416
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Higher-res screen

$449
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-3N

Compared to Samsung NX1100

Canon 50D

Samsung NX1100

$1000
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon 50D vs Samsung NX1100

Samsung NX1000

Samsung NX1100

$416
APS-C

$450
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX1100

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