Canon 7D MII vs Samsung NX100
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Canon 7D MII vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Increase to 51200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 910g - 149 x 112 x 78mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Older Model is Canon 7D
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Released September 2010
- Later Model is Samsung NX200

Canon 7D MII vs Samsung NX100 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon 7D MII and Samsung NX100, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the 7D MII (20MP) and NX100 (15MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The 7D MII was revealed 4 years after the NX100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 7D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the 7D MII grades against the NX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 7D MII vs Samsung NX100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Samsung NX100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 7D MII Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 7D MII over the Samsung NX100
7D MII | NX100 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 49 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper display (+426k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Canon 7D MII
NX100 | 7D MII |
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Common features in the Canon 7D MII and Samsung NX100
7D MII | NX100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon 7D MII vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 7D MII enjoys outer dimensions of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
See the Canon 7D MII and Samsung NX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 7D MII versus the NX100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 7D MII and NX100 is 55 and 88 respectively.

Canon 7D MII vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 7D MII and NX100.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 7D MII to result in extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent 7D MII provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 7D MII vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 7D MII vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Samsung NX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Samsung NX100 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2014-09-15 | 2010-09-14 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 (dual) | DRIMe Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.4 x 15mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 336.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 16000 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 65 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | 65 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Samsung NX |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | VGA AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50. 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (29.97, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 910 gr (2.01 pounds) | 282 gr (0.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 149 x 112 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 70 | 62 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.4 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.8 | 10.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 1082 | 563 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 670 photographs | 420 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6N | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Two | One |
Retail price | $1,086 | $386 |