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Canon M10 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
88
Imaging
60
Features
70
Overall
64
Canon EOS M10 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Canon M10
(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
  • Refreshed by Canon M100
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon M10 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon M10 and Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M10 was unveiled 2 years after the NX300M which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the M10 grades against the NX300M when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Samsung NX300M

 M10 NX300M 
AnnouncedOctober 2015January 2013More modern by 34 months
Display resolution1040k768kCrisper display (+272k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Canon M10

 NX300M M10 
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon M10 and Samsung NX300M

 M10 NX300M 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon M10 features outside 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 NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M10 and Samsung NX300M in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M10 and the NX300M.

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M10 and NX300M is 88 and 86 respectively.

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M10 and NX300M.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung NX300M to show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer M10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M10
Portrait photography with Samsung NX300M
69
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M10 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Street photography highlights
79
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M10
Sports photography with Samsung NX300M
58
MP count good (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.6 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (255 shots)
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M10 Travel photography features
Samsung NX300M Travel photography features
73
features focus by touch
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (255 CIPA)
66
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M10 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography details
66
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (255 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX300M as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly display
touch screen
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon M10 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M10 and Samsung NX300M
 Canon EOS M10Samsung NX300M
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS M10 Samsung NX300M
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-10-12 2013-01-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 DRIMe IV
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 18 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 247
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Number of lenses 23 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 768k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.6 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 301g (0.66 pounds) 331g (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
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 photos 330 photos
Type 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $599 $699