Canon 100D vs Samsung NX30

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon 100D versus Samsung NX30, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the 100D (18MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 100D was revealed 5 months before the NX30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the 100D scores against the NX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 100D and Samsung NX30. The full galleries are provided at Canon 100D Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 100D comes with exterior measurements of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Look at the Canon 100D versus Samsung NX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 100D against the NX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 100D and NX30 is 73 and 75 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 100D and NX30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung NX30 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.