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Canon M10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
88
Imaging
61
Features
70
Overall
64
Canon EOS M10 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Canon M10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Canon M10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 301g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Released October 2015
  • New Model is Canon M100
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Canon M10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon M10 and Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M10 was brought out 2 years after the Galaxy NX which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the M10 scores vs the Galaxy NX in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 M10 Galaxy NX 
RevealedOctober 2015June 2013More modern by 29 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Canon M10

 Galaxy NX M10 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Common features in the Canon M10 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 M10 Galaxy NX 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M10 features outer measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the M10 versus the Galaxy NX.

Canon M10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and Galaxy NX is 88 and 82 respectively.

Canon M10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Canon M10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M10 and Galaxy NX.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy NX to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer M10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Canon M10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M10 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography info
69
focusing manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M10 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography information
79
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
lack of image stabilization
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M10
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
59
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (4.6 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (255 shots)
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M10 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography advice
74
provides touch focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (255 shots)
68
better than average battery life (440 shots)
offers touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (495g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M10
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
66
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (255 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8 inches)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M10 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging info
74
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
34
touch screen
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (495g)
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Canon M10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M10 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Canon EOS M10Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS M10 Samsung Galaxy NX
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-10-12 2013-06-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 23 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.6 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 301g (0.66 pounds) 495g (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 753 not tested
Other
Battery life 255 shots 440 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $599 $1,300