Canon M vs Samsung NX2000
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Canon M vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
- Announced July 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Superseded the Samsung NX1100
- Replacement is Samsung NX3000
Canon M vs Samsung NX2000 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Canon M vs Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the M (18MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe M was manufactured 16 months earlier than the NX2000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the M grades versus the NX2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon M vs Samsung NX2000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M and Samsung NX2000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon M Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M over the Samsung NX2000
M | NX2000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Canon M
NX2000 | M | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | July 2012 | More modern by 16 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.7" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 1040k | Sharper screen (+112k dot) |
Common features in the Canon M and Samsung NX2000
M | NX2000 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Canon M vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M comes with outside measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check out the Canon M vs Samsung NX2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the M and the NX2000.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M and NX2000 is 89 and 89 respectively.
Canon M vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M and NX2000.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung NX2000 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged M will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon M vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications
Canon EOS M | Samsung NX2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon EOS M | Samsung NX2000 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-07-23 | 2013-11-30 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 31 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF-M | Samsung NX |
Available lenses | 23 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3.7" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,152 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Clear View II TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
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) | 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 298 grams (0.66 lb) | 228 grams (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 65 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 827 | 908 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 images | 340 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E12 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $510 | $599 |