Canon M3 vs Samsung NX300

Here, we are analyzing the Canon M3 and Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the M3 (24MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M3 was brought out 15 months after the NX300 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the M3 matches up vs the NX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M3 & Samsung NX300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon M3 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon M3 has 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) while the Samsung NX300 has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the M3 against the NX300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M3 and NX300 is 85 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M3 and NX300.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon M3 to render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern M3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.