Product comparison · 2 cameras

Canon M3 + EF-M 18-55mm vs Samsung NX500 + OIS 16-50mm + OIS II 50-200mm

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Key differences

The Samsung NX500 + OIS 16-50mm + OIS II 50-200mm has 4 MP more megapixel (approx.) than the Canon M3 + EF-M 18-55mm (28.2 MP vs 24.2 MP). The Canon M3 + EF-M 18-55mm has 4,000 pixels more display resolution (numeric) than the Samsung NX500 + OIS 16-50mm + OIS II 50-200mm (1040000 pixels vs 1036000 pixels). The Samsung NX500 + OIS 16-50mm + OIS II 50-200mm has 8.5 mm more width than the Canon M3 + EF-M 18-55mm (119.4 mm vs 110.9 mm). Maximum image resolution: 6000 x 4000 pixels on the Canon M3 + EF-M 18-55mm, 6480 x 4320 pixels on the Samsung NX500 + OIS 16-50mm + OIS II 50-200mm. Supported aspect ratios: 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 on the Canon M3 + EF-M 18-55mm, 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 on the Samsung NX500 + OIS 16-50mm + OIS II 50-200mm.

  • Megapixel (approx.)
    • M3 + EF-M 18-55mm:24.2 MP
    • NX500 + OIS 16-50mm + OIS II 50-200mm:28.2 MP
  • Maximum image resolution
    • M3 + EF-M 18-55mm:6000 x 4000 pixels
    • NX500 + OIS 16-50mm + OIS II 50-200mm:6480 x 4320 pixels
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • M3 + EF-M 18-55mm:1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
    • NX500 + OIS 16-50mm + OIS II 50-200mm:1:1, 3:2, 16:9
  • Image formats supported
    • M3 + EF-M 18-55mm:JPG, Raw
    • NX500 + OIS 16-50mm + OIS II 50-200mm:JPG, MPO, Raw
  • Lens mount interface
    • M3 + EF-M 18-55mm:Canon EF-M
    • NX500 + OIS 16-50mm + OIS II 50-200mm:Samsung NX
  • Light exposure correction
    • M3 + EF-M 18-55mm:± 3EV (1/3EV step)
    • NX500 + OIS 16-50mm + OIS II 50-200mm:± 5EV (1/3EV step)
  • Fastest camera shutter speed
    • M3 + EF-M 18-55mm:1/4000 s
    • NX500 + OIS 16-50mm + OIS II 50-200mm:1/6000 s
  • Video formats supported
    • M3 + EF-M 18-55mm:AVC, H.264, MPEG4
    • NX500 + OIS 16-50mm + OIS II 50-200mm:H.265

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124 specifications
Picture quality5 differ
Megapixel (approx.)Differs24.2 MP28.2 MP
Maximum image resolutionDiffers6000 x 4000 pixels6480 x 4320 pixels
Still image resolution(s)DiffersRAW: (3:2) 6000 x 4000, (4:3) 5328 x 4000, (16:9) 6000 x 3376, (1:1) 4000 x 4000 JPEG 3:2: (L) 6000 x 4000, (M) 4320 x 2880, (S1) 2880 x 1920, (S2) 2304 x 1536, (S3) 720x480 JPEG 4:3: (L) 5328 x 4000, (M) 3840 x 2880, (S1) 2560 x 1920, (S2) 2048 x 1536, (S3) 640x480 JPEG 16:9: (L) 6000 x 3376, (M) 4JPEG: (3:2):28M (6480x4320), 13.9M (4560x3040), 7.1M (3264x2176), 3M (2112x1408) (16:9):23.6M (6480x3648), 11.9M (4608x2592), 6.2M (3328x1872), 2.4M (2048x1152) (1:1):18.7M (4320x4320), 9.5M (3088x3088), 4.7M (2160x2160), 2M (1408x1408) RAW: 28M (6480x4320) Burst: 7M (3232x2152)
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:91:1, 3:2, 16:9
Total megapixelsKnown for one24.7 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Image sensor size (W x H)Known for one22.3 x 14.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedDiffersJPG, RawJPG, MPO, Raw
Lens system1 differ
Focal length rangeKnown for one18 - 55 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one29 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one88 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum aperture numberKnown for one3.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one38Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens structure (elements/groups)Known for one13/11Unknown — not stated by the source
Filter sizeKnown for one52 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of aspheric elementsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of diaphragm bladesKnown for one7Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens mount interfaceDiffersCanon EF-MSamsung NX
Focusingidentical
Auto focusing (AF) modesKnown for oneServo Auto Focus, Tracking Auto FocusUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto Focus (AF) object detectionKnown for oneFaceUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto Focus (AF) pointsKnown for one49Unknown — not stated by the source
Closest focusing distanceKnown for one0.25 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto Focus (AF) lockKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Exposure2 differ
ISO sensitivityDiffers100, 6400, 12800, 25600, Auto100, 25600, Auto
Light exposure modesKnown for oneAperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AEUnknown — not stated by the source
Light exposure controlKnown for oneProgram AEUnknown — not stated by the source
Light exposure correctionDiffers± 3EV (1/3EV step)± 5EV (1/3EV step)
Light meteringKnown for oneCentre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Partial, SpotUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto Exposure (AE) lockKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Shutter1 differ
Fastest camera shutter speedDiffers1/4000 s1/6000 s
Camera shutter typeKnown for oneElectronic, MechanicalUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash1 differ
Flash modesDiffersAuto, Flash off, Flash on, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronizationAuto, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Second curtain synchro
Flash exposure compensationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash exposure correctionKnown for one±2EV (1/3 EV step)Unknown — not stated by the source
Flash exposure lockKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash guide numberKnown for one5 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash recharging timeKnown for one3 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Shoe mounting pointKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Shoe mounting point typeKnown for oneHot shoeUnknown — not stated by the source
External flash connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video1 differ
Video recordingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum video resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Video resolutionsKnown for one640 x 480,1280 x 720,1920 x 1080Unknown — not stated by the source
Resolution at capture speedKnown for one1280x720@50fps, 1920x1080@24fps, 1920x1080@25fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 640x480@25fps, 640x480@30fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Video formats supportedDiffersAVC, H.264, MPEG4H.265
Audioidentical
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneLC-AACUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for onestereoUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
DisplayDiffersLCDAMOLED
Display resolution (numeric)Differs1040000 pixels1036000 pixels
Display aspect ratioKnown for one3:2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridgeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connectorKnown for oneMini-USB BUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneMiniUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Camera6 differ
White balanceDiffersAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, TungstenAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Manual, Tungsten
Scene modesDiffersClose-up (macro), Portrait, LandscapePortrait, Landscape
Shooting modesDiffersAperture priority, Auto, Manual, Movie, Program, Scene, Shutter priorityAperture priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter priority
Photo effectsDiffersBlack&White, NeutralCalm, Vivid
Self-timer delayDiffers2,10 s2,30 s
Contrast adjustmentKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Brightness adjustmentKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Saturation adjustmentKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera playbackKnown for oneSlide showUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera file systemKnown for oneDCF 2.0, DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3, RawUnknown — not stated by the source
Direct printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GPS (satellite)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HistogramKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Live viewKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneArabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, UkrainianUnknown — not stated by the source
Orientation sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Playback zoom (max)Known for one10xUnknown — not stated by the source
Image processorDiffersDIGIC 6DRIMe V
Anti-dust functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
MaterialKnown for oneMagnesium, Polycarbonate, Stainless steelUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (CIPA standard)Known for one250 shotsUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeDiffersLP-E17BP1130
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery level indicatorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 85%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers110.9 mm119.4 mm
DepthDiffers44.4 mm43.2 mm
HeightDiffers68 mm63.5 mm
Weight (including battery)Known for one366 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens diameterKnown for one6.09 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens lengthKnown for one6.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens weightKnown for one210 gUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source285 g
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery charger includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareDiffersDigital Photo Professional, Picture Style Editor, EOS Utility, Image Transfer UtilityiLauncher, Power Media Player, Samsung Movie Converter, Samsung Raw Converter, Samsung DNG converter

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