Canon M3 vs Samsung NX100

Here, we are comparing the Canon M3 versus Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and NX100 (15MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The M3 was released 4 years after the NX100 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the M3 matches up against the NX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M3 & Samsung NX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M3 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon M3 comes with outside measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the M3 compared to the NX100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M3 and NX100 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M3 and NX100.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon M3 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern M3 provides a benefit in sensor technology.