Canon M100 vs Samsung WB30F

On this page, we are looking at the Canon M100 versus Samsung WB30F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the M100 (APS-C) and WB30F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The M100 was launched 4 years after the WB30F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the M100 grades versus the WB30F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M100 and Samsung WB30F. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M100 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M100 comes with external measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon M100 versus Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the M100 against the WB30F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M100 and WB30F is 88 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M100 and WB30F.

All in all, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M100 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon M100 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern M100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.