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Canon R10 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
69
Imaging
70
Features
85
Overall
76
Canon EOS R10 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Introduced May 2022
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Renewed by Samsung NX200
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Canon R10 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon R10 versus Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the R10 (24MP) and NX100 (15MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The R10 was manufactured 11 years after the NX100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the R10 scores versus the NX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Samsung NX100

 R10 NX100 
AnnouncedMay 2022September 2010More modern by 143 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k614kClearer screen (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Canon R10

 NX100 R10 

Common features in the Canon R10 and Samsung NX100

 R10 NX100 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon R10 offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has specifications 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 R10 versus Samsung NX100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the R10 vs the NX100.

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R10 and NX100 is 69 and 88 respectively.

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R10 and NX100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon R10 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer R10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R10 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography advice
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R10 Street photography factors
Samsung NX100 Street photography factors
70
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
very good ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (426g)
76
built in image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon R10 Sports photography information
Samsung NX100 Sports photography information
77
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (450 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery (420 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R10 Travel photography features
Samsung NX100 Travel photography features
75
good battery life (450 shots)
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (426 grams)
66
great battery (420 shots)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R10 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography information
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (450 per charge)
no image stabilization
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (420 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R10 Vlogging info
Samsung NX100 Vlogging info
70
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (426g)
31
built in image stabilization
offers face detection focus
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon R10 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Samsung NX100
 Canon EOS R10Samsung NX100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS R10 Samsung NX100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-05-24 2010-09-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 32000 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 651 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Samsung NX
Number of lenses 35 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426g (0.94 lbs) 282g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 62
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 563
Other
Battery life 450 shots 420 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $879 $386