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Canon R10 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
69
Imaging
70
Features
85
Overall
76
Canon EOS R10 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Released May 2022
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon R10 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon R10 versus Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the R10 (24MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The R10 was revealed 9 years later than the NX300M and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon R10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the R10 matches up versus the NX300M in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Samsung NX300M

 R10 NX300M 
AnnouncedMay 2022January 2013More recent by 115 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k768kClearer display (+272k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Canon R10

 NX300M R10 
Display size3.3"3.00"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon R10 and Samsung NX300M

 R10 NX300M 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R10 has got outside measurements of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the R10 vs the NX300M.

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the R10 and NX300M is 69 and 86 respectively.

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the R10 and NX300M.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon R10 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent R10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R10 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Portrait photography camera
82
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R10 Street photography features
Samsung NX300M Street photography features
70
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
very good high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (426g)
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
77
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R10
Travel photography with Samsung NX300M
75
good battery pack (450 per charge)
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
heavier than average in class (426 grams)
66
has touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R10 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography highlights
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (450 per charge)
no image stabilization
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R10 Vlogging information
Samsung NX300M Vlogging information
70
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (426 grams)
33
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Canon R10 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Samsung NX300M
 Canon EOS R10Samsung NX300M
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS R10 Samsung NX300M
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2022-05-24 2013-01-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 32000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 651 247
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Samsung NX
Number of lenses 35 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.00 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 768k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lbs) 331 gr (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 pictures 330 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $879 $699