Samsung NX500 vs Canon EOS M50

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Samsung NX500 vs Canon EOS M50

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

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX500 Review.
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Compare Samsung NX500 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Samsung NX500 conclusion.

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

Go in depth with our full Canon EOS M50 Review.
How does it shoot? Canon EOS M50 in the real world.
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Compare Canon EOS M50 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon EOS M50 conclusion.

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Differences

Samsung NX500 advantages over Canon EOS M50

Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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

370 vs 235 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
42 mm vs 58 mm
Thinner
More pixels
28.2 vs 24.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon EOS M50 advantages over Samsung NX500

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
7 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Higher-res screen
540k vs 346k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Less shutter lag
0.07 vs 0.20 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 8.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
10.0 fps vs 8.5 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
10 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

Very good image quality with high-resolution files; Excellent high ISO performance with RAW files; Very good dynamic range; Fast AF performance; Compact design with good build quality; Better ergonomics than predecessor; 4K video recording.
High ISO noise reduction too strong; AF struggles in low-light; Buffer depth is shallow with RAW files; No option for EVF; No built-in flash (external one included); 4K Video is cropped with narrower FOV.
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Comfortable ergonomics and solid build; Versatile EVF and tilt-swivel, touch-screen LCD; Good image quality; Great performance for its class; New C-RAW format saves on raw file size; 4K video is an M-series first.
Somewhat limited dynamic range; JPEGs a little soft at base ISO, and more so at higher ISOs; Warm white balance under incandescent light; Poor battery life; Raw buffer is still shallow (but C-RAW helps).
Read our Canon EOS M50 Review

The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX3000

Samsung NX500

Samsung NX3000

$1600
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Samsung NX500 vs Samsung NX3000

Canon EOS M50

Samsung NX3000

$579
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon EOS M50 vs Samsung NX3000

Compared to Canon EOS M5

Samsung NX500

Canon EOS M5

$1600
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$787
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Internal flash

Compare Samsung NX500 vs Canon EOS M5

Canon EOS M50

Canon EOS M5

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$787
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon EOS M50 vs Canon EOS M5

Compared to Sony A6500

Samsung NX500

Sony A6500

$1600
APS-C

More pixels
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$1198
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6500

Canon EOS M50

Sony A6500

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1198
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M50 vs Sony A6500

Compared to Leica TL2

Samsung NX500

Leica TL2

$1600
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

$2495
APS-C

Faster JPEG shooting
Faster RAW shooting

Compare Samsung NX500 vs Leica TL2

Canon EOS M50

Leica TL2

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$2495
APS-C

Larger sensor
Thinner

Compare Canon EOS M50 vs Leica TL2

Compared to Sony A6400

Samsung NX500

Sony A6400

$1600
APS-C

Thinner
More pixels

$798
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6400

Canon EOS M50

Sony A6400

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$798
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M50 vs Sony A6400

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