Canon M100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon M100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the M100 (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The M100 was introduced 5 years later than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the M100 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 3G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are available at Canon M100 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon M100 has got physical dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the M100 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M100 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 88 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M100 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M100 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon M100 will render more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger M100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.