Canon M100 vs Samsung NX11

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon M100 vs Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and NX11 (15MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M100 was brought out 6 years after the NX11 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the M100 matches up versus the NX11 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M100 and Samsung NX11. The entire galleries are provided at Canon M100 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon M100 provides outside 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 NX11 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M100 vs Samsung NX11 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the M100 vs the NX11.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M100 and NX11 is 88 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M100 and NX11.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon M100 to show more detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern M100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.