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Canon M vs Samsung NX11

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60
Canon EOS M front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
50
Overall
52

Canon M vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed July 2012
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced December 2010
  • Older Model is Samsung NX10
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX20
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Canon M vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon M and Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M (18MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M was revealed 20 months later than the NX11 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the M grades against the NX11 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Samsung NX11

 M NX11 
IntroducedJuly 2012December 2010Fresher by 20 months
Screen resolution1040k614kClearer screen (+426k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Canon M

 NX11 M 

Common features in the Canon M and Samsung NX11

 M NX11 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon M vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon M features outside dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the M versus the NX11.

Canon M vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M and NX11 is 89 and 80 respectively.

Canon M vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M and NX11.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon M to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer M should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon M vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography factors
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
72
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M Street photography details
Samsung NX11 Street photography details
72
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
fixed screen
no image stabilization
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M Sports photography features
Samsung NX11 Sports photography features
54
good resolution (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (230 per charge)
52
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M Travel photography details
Samsung NX11 Travel photography details
63
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (18 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (230 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
62
better than average battery (400 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (499g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Landscape photography camera
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (400 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M
Vlogging with Samsung NX11
36
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
24
supports face detection focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (499g)
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Canon M vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Samsung NX11
 Canon EOS MSamsung NX11
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS M Samsung NX11
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-07-23 2010-12-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 31 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Number of lenses 23 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298 gr (0.66 lb) 499 gr (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 63
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 10.8
DXO Low light score 827 553
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 400 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $510 $626