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Canon M vs Samsung NX200

Portability
89
Imaging
60
Features
65
Overall
62
Canon EOS M front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Canon M vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced July 2012
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX100
  • Renewed by Samsung NX210
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Canon M vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon M and Samsung NX200, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M (18MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M was brought out 5 months after the NX200 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M matches up against the NX200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Samsung NX200

 M NX200 
Screen resolution1040k614kCrisper screen (+426k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Canon M

 NX200 M 

Common features in the Canon M and Samsung NX200

 M NX200 
AnnouncedJuly 2012February 2012Similar generation
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon M vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M provides outer measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the M compared to the NX200.

Canon M vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M and NX200 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Canon M vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M and NX200.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung NX200 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Canon M vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M Portrait photography features
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography features
76
focusing manually
good resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M Street photography info
Samsung NX200 Street photography info
72
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Sports photography camera
55
good resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery power (230 shots)
56
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M
Travel photography with Samsung NX200
63
offers focus via touch
good resolution (18MP)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Landscape photography camera
66
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery power (230 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
71
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX200 Vlogging highlights
37
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
34
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Canon M vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Samsung NX200
 Canon EOS MSamsung NX200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS M Samsung NX200
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-07-23 2012-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 31 15
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 23 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298g (0.66 lbs) 223g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 69
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 12.6
DXO Low light score 827 618
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 330 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $510 $818