Samsung Galaxy NX vs Canon EOS M5

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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Canon EOS M5

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Samsung Galaxy NX Review.
How does it shoot? Samsung Galaxy NX in the real world.
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Compare Samsung Galaxy NX image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Samsung Galaxy NX conclusion.

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Samsung Galaxy NX advantages over Canon EOS M5

Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.29 vs 3.72 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
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

440 vs 295 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
84 mm vs 72 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Thinner
25 mm vs 60 mm
Thinner
Higher-res screen
922k vs 540k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon EOS M5 advantages over Samsung Galaxy NX

Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Fast startup
~1.20 vs 2.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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.
EOS M5 test data on DxO Mark Galaxy NX test data on DxO Mark

1,262 vs 910 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.33 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
9.2 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
27 vs 15 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Read our Samsung Galaxy NX Review

Enthusiast-oriented compact camera body; Good image quality in most situations; Built-in electronic viewfinder; Impressive Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Very good overall performance.
High ISO image quality and dynamic range aren't quite up to par with some of its competition; No 4K video recording; Native EF-M lens selection is still limited; Below average battery life.
Read our Canon EOS M5 Review

The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX300

Samsung Galaxy NX

Samsung NX300

$8000
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Built-in Bluetooth

$1200
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX300

Canon EOS M5

Samsung NX300

$787
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Built-in Bluetooth

$1200
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Samsung NX300

Compared to Fujifilm X-Pro2

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-Pro2

$8000
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Shoot 4K video

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Canon EOS M5

Fujifilm X-Pro2

$787
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2S

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-E2S

$8000
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$1250
APS-C

Lens selection
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Canon EOS M5

Fujifilm X-E2S

$787
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$1250
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Compared to Leica CL

Samsung Galaxy NX

Leica CL

$8000
APS-C

Built-in Bluetooth
Built-in GPS

$3195
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Top deck display

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Leica CL

Canon EOS M5

Leica CL

$787
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$3195
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Leica CL

Compared to Canon EOS M50

Samsung Galaxy NX

Canon EOS M50

$8000
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Larger sensor

$579
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Canon EOS M50

Canon EOS M5

Canon EOS M50

$787
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Canon EOS M50

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