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Canon M10 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
88
Imaging
61
Features
70
Overall
64
Canon EOS M10 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX5 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
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Updated by Canon M100
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Canon M10 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon M10 versus Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The M10 was brought out 5 years after the NX5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the M10 grades versus the NX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Samsung NX5

 M10 NX5 
IntroducedOctober 2015June 2010Newer by 66 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Canon M10

 NX5 M10 

Common features in the Canon M10 and Samsung NX5

 M10 NX5 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M10 offers external measurements 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 NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Canon M10 versus Samsung NX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the M10 against the NX5.

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and NX5 is 88 and 80 respectively.

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M10 and NX5.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon M10 to show greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher M10 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M10 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M10 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography details
69
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
73
has manual focus
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M10 Street photography information
Samsung NX5 Street photography information
79
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M10 Sports photography info
Samsung NX5 Sports photography info
59
good megapixels (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (4.6 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (255 per charge)
52
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Travel photography camera
74
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (255 per charge)
63
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
decent megapixels (15MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (499 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
66
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (255 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M10 Vlogging info
Samsung NX5 Vlogging info
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic jack
24
features face detection autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (499 grams)
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Canon M10 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M10 and Samsung NX5
 Canon EOS M10Samsung NX5
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS M10 Samsung NX5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-10-12 2010-06-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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
Number of lenses 23 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.6fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 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
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 301 gr (0.66 lb) 499 gr (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 753 not tested
Other
Battery life 255 shots 400 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $599 $499