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Canon M100 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
88
Imaging
68
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61

Canon M100 vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Canon M100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 302g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Introduced August 2017
  • Replaced the Canon M10
  • Later Model is Canon M200
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Successor is Samsung NX2000
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Canon M100 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon M100 vs Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M100 was introduced 4 years later than the NX1100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the M100 scores vs the NX1100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Samsung NX1100

 M100 NX1100 
IntroducedAugust 2017April 2013Fresher by 54 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Canon M100

 NX1100 M100 

Common features in the Canon M100 and Samsung NX1100

 M100 NX1100 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Canon M100 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M100 provides outside dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Canon M100 vs Samsung NX1100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the M100 and the NX1100.

Canon M100 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M100 and NX1100 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M100 and NX1100.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon M100 to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger M100 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon M100 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M100
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1100
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M100 Street photography info
Samsung NX1100 Street photography info
82
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Sports photography camera
67
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery (295 shots)
56
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M100 Travel photography features
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography features
82
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery (295 per charge)
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M100
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1100
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery (295 CIPA)
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Vlogging camera
75
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
34
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
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Canon M100 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Samsung NX1100
 Canon EOS M100Samsung NX1100
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS M100 Samsung NX1100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-08-29 2013-04-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Number of lenses 23 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.1fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 302 grams (0.67 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 73
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 12.5
DXO Low light score 1272 852
Other
Battery life 295 images 320 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $449 $600