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Canon M vs Samsung NX100

Portability
89
Imaging
60
Features
65
Overall
62
Canon EOS M front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Canon M vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched July 2012
Samsung NX100
(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
  • Launched September 2010
  • New Model is Samsung NX200
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Canon M vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon M versus Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the M (18MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M was announced 23 months after the NX100 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the M grades vs the NX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Samsung NX100

 M NX100 
LaunchedJuly 2012September 2010Newer by 23 months
Display resolution1040k614kClearer display (+426k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Canon M

 NX100 M 

Common features in the Canon M and Samsung NX100

 M NX100 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon M vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M offers physical measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M versus Samsung NX100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the M vs the NX100.

Canon M vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M and NX100 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Canon M vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M and NX100.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon M to produce greater detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher M will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M Portrait photography info
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography info
76
manual focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Street photography camera
72
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
76
has image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon M Sports photography features
Samsung NX100 Sports photography features
55
megapixel count decent (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
60
has image stabilization
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
low fps (3.0 fps)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Travel photography camera
63
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
66
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M Landscape photography details
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography details
66
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX100 Vlogging highlights
37
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
31
has image stabilization
features face detect focusing
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Canon M vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Samsung NX100
 Canon EOS MSamsung NX100
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS M Samsung NX100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-07-23 2010-09-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 31 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Available lenses 23 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 gr (0.66 lb) 282 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 62
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 10.7
DXO Low light rating 827 563
Other
Battery life 230 shots 420 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $510 $386