Canon M100 vs Samsung NX10

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon M100 and Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and NX10 (15MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M100 was introduced 7 years later than the NX10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the M100 matches up versus the NX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M100 & Samsung NX10. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M100 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M100 provides exterior dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the M100 compared to the NX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M100 and NX10 is 88 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M100 and NX10.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon M100 to provide more detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern M100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.