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Canon M100 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
88
Imaging
67
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Canon M100 vs Samsung NX500 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
  • Superseded the Canon M10
  • Later Model is Canon M200
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX300
Photography Glossary

Canon M100 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon M100 vs Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the NX500 (28MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M100 was announced 2 years later than the NX500 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the M100 matches up versus the NX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Samsung NX500

 M100 NX500 
IntroducedAugust 2017February 2015More recent by 32 months
Display resolution1040k1036kClearer display (+4k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Canon M100

 NX500 M100 

Common features in the Canon M100 and Samsung NX500

 M100 NX500 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M100 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M100 enjoys physical 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) and the Samsung NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the M100 vs the NX500.

Canon M100 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M100 and NX500 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M100 and NX500.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung NX500 to deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer M100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon M100 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Portrait photography camera
73
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
80
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M100 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX500 Street photography highlights
82
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
81
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M100
Sports photography with Samsung NX500
66
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (295 shots)
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M100 Travel photography info
Samsung NX500 Travel photography info
81
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
bad battery life (295 per charge)
78
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (28 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Landscape photography camera
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (295 per charge)
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M100 Vlogging info
Samsung NX500 Vlogging info
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
no microphone socket
34
has touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic port
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Canon M100 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Samsung NX500
 Canon EOS M100Samsung NX500
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS M100 Samsung NX500
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-08-29 2015-02-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 209
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Total lenses 23 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.1 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 302 grams (0.67 pounds) 287 grams (0.63 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 87
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 13.9
DXO Low light score 1272 1379
Other
Battery life 295 photos 370 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $449 $800