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Canon M200 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
88
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Canon EOS M200 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Canon M200 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Canon M200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 299g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Released September 2019
  • Superseded the Canon M100
Samsung NX300
(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
  • Announced November 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX210
  • New Model is Samsung NX500
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Canon M200 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon M200 and Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the M200 (24MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M200 was announced 5 years after the NX300 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M200 grades against the NX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M200 over the Samsung NX300

 M200 NX300 
AnnouncedSeptember 2019November 2013More modern by 72 months
Display resolution1040k768kClearer display (+272k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Canon M200

 NX300 M200 
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon M200 and Samsung NX300

 M200 NX300 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M200 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon M200 comes with outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and 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 are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M200 compared to the NX300.

Canon M200 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M200 and NX300 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Canon M200 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon M200 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M200 and NX300.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon M200 to render greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent M200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M200 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Canon M200 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M200 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M200 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX300 Street photography highlights
82
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Sports photography camera
74
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
73
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M200 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX300 Travel photography highlights
89
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
67
has touch to focus
good MP (20MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3.3 inches)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M200
Vlogging with Samsung NX300
75
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
no image stabilization
does not have mic support
33
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon M200 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M200 and Samsung NX300
 Canon EOS M200Samsung NX300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS M200 Samsung NX300
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-09-25 2013-11-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 143 247
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Number of lenses 23 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 768 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.1 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB SB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 gr (0.66 lb) 331 gr (0.73 lb)
Physical 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 not tested 76
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 942
Other
Battery life 315 pictures 330 pictures
Battery type 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $549 $750