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Canon M100 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
88
Imaging
68
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Canon M100 vs Samsung NX300 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
  • Previous Model is Canon M10
  • Updated by Canon M200
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX210
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX500
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Canon M100 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon M100 versus Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M100 was unveiled 3 years later than the NX300 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M100 grades against the NX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Samsung NX300

 M100 NX300 
RevealedAugust 2017November 2013More recent by 46 months
Display resolution1040k768kCrisper display (+272k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Canon M100

 NX300 M100 
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon M100 and Samsung NX300

 M100 NX300 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M100 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the M100 versus the NX300.

Canon M100 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M100 and NX300 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M100 and NX300.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon M100 to result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger M100 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon M100 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M100 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX300 Portrait photography info
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Street photography camera
82
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M100 Sports photography features
Samsung NX300 Sports photography features
67
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low battery (295 shots)
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M100 Travel photography information
Samsung NX300 Travel photography information
82
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery (295 CIPA)
67
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M100 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography advice
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery (295 CIPA)
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M100 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX300 Vlogging factors
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
33
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon M100 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Samsung NX300
 Canon EOS M100Samsung NX300
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS M100 Samsung NX300
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-08-29 2013-11-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 247
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 23 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 768k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.1fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 302 gr (0.67 pounds) 331 gr (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 76
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 12.7
DXO Low light score 1272 942
Other
Battery life 295 pictures 330 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 BP1130
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
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $449 $750