Canon M3 vs Samsung NX10

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon M3 vs Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and NX10 (15MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M3 was introduced 4 years after the NX10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon M3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the M3 grades versus the NX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M3 & Samsung NX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M3 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M3 enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the M3 compared to the NX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M3 and NX10 is 85 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M3 and NX10.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon M3 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer M3 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.