Canon M10 vs Samsung NX100
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Canon M10 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 301g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
- Revealed October 2015
- New Model is Canon M100
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Introduced September 2010
- Successor is Samsung NX200

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX100 Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon M10 vs Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

The M10 was launched 5 years later than the NX100 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the M10 scores vs the NX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M10 and Samsung NX100. The complete galleries are available at Canon M10 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Samsung NX100
M10 | NX100 | |||
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Introduced | October 2015 | ![]() | September 2010 | Fresher by 62 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper display (+426k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Canon M10
NX100 | M10 |
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Common features in the Canon M10 and Samsung NX100
M10 | NX100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Canon M10 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M10 has got physical dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check out the Canon M10 vs Samsung NX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the M10 against the NX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and NX100 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M10 and NX100.
All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon M10 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent M10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M10 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
Canon EOS M10 | Samsung NX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon EOS M10 | Samsung NX100 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2015-10-12 | 2010-09-14 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | DRIMe Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF-M | Samsung NX |
Available lenses | 23 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | VGA AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.6fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 301g (0.66 lb) | 282g (0.62 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 65 | 62 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 10.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 753 | 563 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 255 photos | 420 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E12 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $599 | $386 |