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Canon M100 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
88
Imaging
68
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Canon M100 vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Successor is Canon M200
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon M100 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon M100 versus Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M100 was brought out 4 years after the NX300M which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M100 matches up vs the NX300M with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Samsung NX300M

 M100 NX300M 
IntroducedAugust 2017January 2013Newer by 57 months
Display resolution1040k768kCrisper display (+272k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Canon M100

 NX300M M100 
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon M100 and Samsung NX300M

 M100 NX300M 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M100 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon M100 enjoys outer measurements 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 NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the M100 and the NX300M.

Canon M100 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M100 and NX300M is 88 and 86 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M100 and NX300M.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon M100 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent M100 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon M100 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M100 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography highlights
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M100 Street photography advice
Samsung NX300M Street photography advice
82
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M100 Sports photography information
Samsung NX300M Sports photography information
67
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (295 CIPA)
73
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M100 Travel photography info
Samsung NX300M Travel photography info
82
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (295 CIPA)
67
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M100 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography info
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (295 CIPA)
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M100 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX300M Vlogging advice
75
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
33
has touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Canon M100 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Samsung NX300M
 Canon EOS M100Samsung NX300M
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS M100 Samsung NX300M
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-08-29 2013-01-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 247
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Total lenses 23 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 768 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.1fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 302g (0.67 pounds) 331g (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 rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1272 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photos 330 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $449 $699