Canon M vs Samsung NX300
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Canon M vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
- Revealed July 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Announced November 2013
- Previous Model is Samsung NX210
- Later Model is Samsung NX500
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Here, we are contrasting the Canon M vs Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the M (18MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe M was revealed 16 months before the NX300 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M grades versus the NX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M & Samsung NX300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M over the Samsung NX300
| M | NX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 768k | Sharper display (+272k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Canon M
| NX300 | M | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2013 |  | July 2012 | Newer by 16 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon M and Samsung NX300
| M | NX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon M vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M has exterior dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the M versus the NX300.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M and NX300 is 89 and 86 respectively.
Canon M vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M and NX300.
Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung NX300 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged M is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Canon M vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
| Canon EOS M | Samsung NX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon EOS M | Samsung NX300 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2012-07-23 | 2013-11-24 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 5 | DRIMe IV |
| 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 |
| Highest resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 31 | 247 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF-M | Samsung NX |
| Amount of lenses | 23 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 768k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 9.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 298g (0.66 pounds) | 331g (0.73 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 65 | 76 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | 827 | 942 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 pictures | 330 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E12 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $510 | $750 |