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Canon M vs Samsung NX210

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
65
Overall
61
Canon EOS M front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Canon M vs Samsung NX210 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
  • Revealed July 2012
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX200
  • Successor is Samsung NX300
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Canon M vs Samsung NX210 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon M versus Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M (18MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M was launched very close to the NX210 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the M grades against the NX210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Samsung NX210

 M NX210 
Screen resolution1040k614kCrisper screen (+426k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Canon M

 NX210 M 

Common features in the Canon M and Samsung NX210

 M NX210 
AnnouncedJuly 2012August 2012Same age
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon M vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M enjoys external 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 NX210 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the M vs the NX210.

Canon M vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M and NX210 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Canon M vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M and NX210.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung NX210 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Canon M vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography factors
75
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M Street photography factors
Samsung NX210 Street photography factors
72
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (222g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M Sports photography features
Samsung NX210 Sports photography features
54
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 shots)
56
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M
Travel photography with Samsung NX210
63
offers focus by touch
good MP (18 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (230 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than average (222g)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M Landscape photography features
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography features
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M Vlogging advice
Samsung NX210 Vlogging advice
37
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (222 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic socket
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Canon M vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Samsung NX210
 Canon EOS MSamsung NX210
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS M Samsung NX210
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-07-23 2012-08-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 18 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 31 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Available lenses 23 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298 grams (0.66 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 71
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 12.5
DXO Low light score 827 719
Other
Battery life 230 shots 330 shots
Style 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $510 $625