Canon M3 vs Samsung GX-1S

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon M3 versus Samsung GX-1S, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M3 was released 9 years after the GX-1S which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon M3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the M3 scores against the GX-1S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M3 & Samsung GX-1S. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M3 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon M3 offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the M3 vs the GX-1S.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and GX-1S is 85 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M3 and GX-1S.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon M3 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 18MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher M3 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.