Canon M100 vs Samsung GX-1S

Here is a detailed review of the Canon M100 versus Samsung GX-1S, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The M100 was introduced 11 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the M100 grades against the GX-1S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M100 & Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M100 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M100 comes with external dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M100 versus Samsung GX-1S in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the M100 against the GX-1S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M100 and GX-1S is 88 and 68 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M100 and GX-1S.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon M100 to give more detail using its extra 18MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern M100 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.