Canon M3 vs Samsung NX1000
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Canon M3 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
- Launched February 2015
- Replacement is Canon M6
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Launched April 2012
- Replacement is Samsung NX1100
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon M3 and Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the M3 (24MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe M3 was introduced 2 years later than the NX1000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M3 scores vs the NX1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Samsung NX1000
| M3 | NX1000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2015 |  | April 2012 | More recent by 35 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Canon M3
| NX1000 | M3 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon M3 and Samsung NX1000
| M3 | NX1000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Canon M3 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon M3 comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon M3 and Samsung NX1000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the M3 and the NX1000.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M3 and NX1000 is 85 and 90 respectively.
Canon M3 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M3 and NX1000.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon M3 to provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger M3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon M3 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications
| Canon EOS M3 | Samsung NX1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon EOS M3 | Samsung NX1000 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2012-04-19 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DIGIC 6 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Samsung NX |
| Number of lenses | 23 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.2 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 366 gr (0.81 lb) | 222 gr (0.49 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 72 | 72 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.8 | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light score | 1169 | 840 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 images | 320 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E17 | BC1030 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $481 | $388 |