Canon M5 vs Samsung NX10
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Canon M5 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 427g - 116 x 89 x 61mm
- Revealed September 2016
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Revealed April 2010
- Replacement is Samsung NX11

Canon M5 vs Samsung NX10 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Canon M5 versus Samsung NX10, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and NX10 (15MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The M5 was released 6 years after the NX10 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the M5 matches up vs the NX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon M5 vs Samsung NX10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M5 & Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M5 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Samsung NX10
M5 | NX10 | |||
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Revealed | September 2016 | ![]() | April 2010 | More modern by 79 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper screen (+1006k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Canon M5
NX10 | M5 |
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Common features in the Canon M5 and Samsung NX10
M5 | NX10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Canon M5 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon M5 comes with physical dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon M5 versus Samsung NX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the M5 versus the NX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M5 and NX10 is 77 and 80 respectively.

Canon M5 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M5 and NX10.
Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon M5 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern M5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon M5 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M5 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
Canon EOS M5 | Samsung NX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon EOS M5 | Samsung NX10 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2016-09-15 | 2010-04-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 7 | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 23 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,620 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MP4, H.264, AAC | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 427 gr (0.94 pounds) | 499 gr (1.10 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 77 | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | 1262 | 572 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 shots | 400 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $680 | $626 |