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Canon M vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
89
Imaging
60
Features
65
Overall
62
Canon EOS M front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61

Canon M vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced July 2012
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1000
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX2000
Photography Glossary

Canon M vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon M and Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the M (18MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The M was announced 8 months prior to the NX1100 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the M grades against the NX1100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Samsung NX1100

 M NX1100 
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Canon M

 NX1100 M 
AnnouncedApril 2013July 2012More recent by 8 months

Common features in the Canon M and Samsung NX1100

 M NX1100 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon M vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon M has got exterior measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M and Samsung NX1100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the M compared to the NX1100.

Canon M vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M and NX1100 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Canon M vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M and NX1100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung NX1100 to offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older M is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M Portrait photography details
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography details
76
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
77
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M Street photography information
Samsung NX1100 Street photography information
72
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M Sports photography information
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography information
55
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (230 shots)
56
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M
Travel photography with Samsung NX1100
63
provides touch focus
good MP (18MP)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (230 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
68
lighter than average in class (222g)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography highlights
66
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M Vlogging info
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging info
37
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
34
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic support
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Canon M vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Samsung NX1100
 Canon EOS MSamsung NX1100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS M Samsung NX1100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-07-23 2013-04-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 31 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Total lenses 23 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 gr (0.66 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 73
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 12.5
DXO Low light rating 827 852
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 320 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $510 $600