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Canon M10 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
88
Imaging
61
Features
70
Overall
64
Canon EOS M10 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs

Canon M10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 301g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Refreshed by Canon M100
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Replacement is Samsung NX1100
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Canon M10 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon M10 and Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The M10 was announced 3 years later than the NX1000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the M10 scores versus the NX1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Samsung NX1000

 M10 NX1000 
ReleasedOctober 2015April 2012More recent by 43 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Canon M10

 NX1000 M10 

Common features in the Canon M10 and Samsung NX1000

 M10 NX1000 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon M10 has 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) while the Samsung NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the M10 against the NX1000.

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and NX1000 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and NX1000.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung NX1000 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer M10 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Portrait photography camera
69
has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M10 Street photography details
Samsung NX1000 Street photography details
79
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
lack of image stabilization
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M10 Sports photography info
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography info
59
resolution is good (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (4.6 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (255 per charge)
56
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Travel photography camera
74
features touch focus
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery power (255 per charge)
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M10 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography features
66
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (255 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M10
Vlogging with Samsung NX1000
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic jack
34
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
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Canon M10 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M10 and Samsung NX1000
 Canon EOS M10Samsung NX1000
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS M10 Samsung NX1000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-10-12 2012-04-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 18MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Total lenses 23 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.6 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 301 gr (0.66 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 72
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 12.4
DXO Low light score 753 840
Other
Battery life 255 shots 320 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $599 $388