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Canon M10 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
88
Imaging
62
Features
70
Overall
65
Canon EOS M10 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Canon M10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 301g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Refreshed by Canon M100
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released March 2014
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Canon M10 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon M10 vs Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the NX mini (20.5MP) is relatively close but the M10 (APS-C) and NX mini (1") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The M10 was announced 20 months after the NX mini which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the M10 matches up against the NX mini with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Samsung NX mini

 M10 NX mini 
ReleasedOctober 2015March 2014More modern by 20 months
Screen resolution1040k461kCrisper screen (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Canon M10

 NX mini M10 

Common features in the Canon M10 and Samsung NX mini

 M10 NX mini 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M10 features physical dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the M10 versus the NX mini.

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and NX mini is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and NX mini.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M10 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX mini will provide you with extra detail with its extra 2.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher M10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon M10 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography information
70
manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
71
has manual focus
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M10
Street photography with Samsung NX mini
79
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
lighter than others (196 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M10 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX mini Sports photography highlights
59
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.6 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (255 shots)
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
good battery (650 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Travel photography camera
74
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (255 shots)
76
good battery (650 CIPA)
lighter than others (196g)
has touch focus
decent MP (20.5MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M10 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography factors
66
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (255 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
good battery (650 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M10
Vlogging with Samsung NX mini
74
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
38
touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic socket
lighter than others (196g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Canon M10 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M10 and Samsung NX mini
 Canon EOS M10Samsung NX mini
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS M10 Samsung NX mini
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-10-12 2014-03-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 20.5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 21
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Samsung NX-M
Available lenses 23 2
Crop factor 1.6 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.6 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (all 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 301 grams (0.66 lbs) 196 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 753 not tested
Other
Battery life 255 images 650 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $599 $530