Canon M vs Samsung NX100
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Canon M vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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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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).
Photography GlossaryThe 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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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M & Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are available at Canon M Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M over the Samsung NX100
| M | NX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2012 |  | September 2010 | Newer by 23 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 614k | Clearer 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 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.
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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M and NX100 is 89 and 88 respectively.
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.
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Canon M vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
| Canon EOS M | Samsung 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 |