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Canon M vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
89
Imaging
60
Features
65
Overall
62
Canon EOS M front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Canon M vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced July 2012
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Canon M vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon M versus Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M (18MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M was unveiled 11 months before the Galaxy NX so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M matches up against the Galaxy NX for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 M Galaxy NX 
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Canon M

 Galaxy NX M 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2012More recent by 11 months
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Canon M and Samsung Galaxy NX

 M Galaxy NX 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M has outer dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the M and the Galaxy NX.

Canon M vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M and Galaxy NX is 89 and 82 respectively.

Canon M vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M and Galaxy NX.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy NX to produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older M will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon M vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography info
76
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography highlights
72
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
no moving screen
no image stabilization
69
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography features
55
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
63
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery power (230 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
68
better than average battery power (440 shots)
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (495 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography details
66
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery power (230 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8 inch)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (440 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
37
has touchscreen
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
34
touchscreen capability
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (495g)
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Canon M vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Canon EOS MSamsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS M Samsung Galaxy NX
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-07-23 2013-06-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Number of lenses 23 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298 grams (0.66 lbs) 495 grams (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 827 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images 440 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $510 $1,300