Canon M10 vs Samsung NX500
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Canon M10 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched October 2015
- Successor is Canon M100
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- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Replaced the Samsung NX300
Photography Glossary Canon M10 vs Samsung NX500 Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon M10 and Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the M10 (18MP) and NX500 (28MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe M10 was released 9 months later than the NX500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the M10 grades vs the NX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M10 and Samsung NX500. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M10 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Samsung NX500
| M10 | NX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | October 2015 |  | February 2015 | Fresher by 9 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 1036k | Sharper display (+4k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Canon M10
| NX500 | M10 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon M10 and Samsung NX500
| M10 | NX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon M10 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M10 has got external measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has specifications of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the M10 and the NX500.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and NX500 is 88 and 87 respectively.
Canon M10 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and NX500.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung NX500 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher M10 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Canon M10 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
| Canon EOS M10 | Samsung NX500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon EOS M10 | Samsung NX500 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2015-10-12 | 2015-02-06 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | DRIMe 5 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 28 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 6480 x 4320 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 209 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Samsung NX |
| Total lenses | 23 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,036 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.6 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| 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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.265 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 301 grams (0.66 lb) | 287 grams (0.63 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 65 | 87 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.0 | 24.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | 13.9 |
| DXO Low light score | 753 | 1379 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 255 photographs | 370 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E12 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $599 | $800 |