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
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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Canon M vs Samsung NX100 Gallery
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 | |||
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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 |
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Common features in the Canon M and Samsung NX100
M | NX100 | |||
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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 | |
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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 |