Canon M10 vs Samsung NX210
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Canon M10 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 301g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
- Revealed October 2015
- Successor is Canon M100
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Older Model is Samsung NX200
- Replacement is Samsung NX300

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX210 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon M10 vs Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The M10 was announced 3 years later than the NX210 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the M10 scores vs the NX210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX210 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M10 and Samsung NX210. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M10 Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Samsung NX210
M10 | NX210 | |||
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Revealed | October 2015 | ![]() | August 2012 | Fresher by 39 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper screen (+426k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Canon M10
NX210 | M10 |
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Common features in the Canon M10 and Samsung NX210
M10 | NX210 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Canon M10 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon M10 enjoys physical measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Contrast the Canon M10 vs Samsung NX210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the M10 compared to the NX210.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and NX210 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M10 and NX210.
Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung NX210 to deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern M10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M10 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
Canon EOS M10 | Samsung NX210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon EOS M10 | Samsung NX210 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2015-10-12 | 2012-08-14 |
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 | 18MP | 20MP |
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 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Samsung NX |
Available lenses | 23 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.6 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180s |
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) | 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 input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 301 grams (0.66 lbs) | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 65 | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.0 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | 753 | 719 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 255 images | 330 images |
Form of battery | 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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $599 | $625 |