Canon M5 vs Samsung NX100

Here, we will be comparing the Canon M5 and Samsung NX100, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and NX100 (15MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M5 was released 6 years after the NX100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the M5 matches up versus the NX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M5 and Samsung NX100. The complete galleries are available at Canon M5 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon M5 enjoys physical dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has proportions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M5 and Samsung NX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the M5 and the NX100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M5 and NX100 is 77 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M5 and NX100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon M5 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer M5 provides an edge in sensor technology.