Canon M10 vs Samsung NX2000
88 Imaging
61 Features
70 Overall
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89 Imaging
62 Features
68 Overall
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Canon M10 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 301g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
- Introduced October 2015
- Refreshed by Canon M100
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Released November 2013
- Old Model is Samsung NX1100
- Refreshed by Samsung NX3000

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon M10 versus Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

The M10 was unveiled 23 months after the NX2000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the M10 scores vs the NX2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX2000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M10 & Samsung NX2000. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M10 Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Samsung NX2000
M10 | NX2000 | |||
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Released | October 2015 | ![]() | November 2013 | More modern by 23 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Canon M10
NX2000 | M10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display sizing | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper display (+112k dot) |
Common features in the Canon M10 and Samsung NX2000
M10 | NX2000 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon M10 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon M10 features outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).
Compare the Canon M10 versus Samsung NX2000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the M10 versus the NX2000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M10 and NX2000 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M10 and NX2000.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung NX2000 to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger M10 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications
Canon EOS M10 | Samsung NX2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon EOS M10 | Samsung NX2000 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2015-10-12 | 2013-11-30 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | - |
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 | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Samsung NX |
Available lenses | 23 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,152 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.6 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 301 gr (0.66 lbs) | 228 gr (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 65 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.0 | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | 753 | 908 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 255 photographs | 340 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E12 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $599 | $599 |