Canon R100 vs Samsung GX-1S
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Canon R100 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
- Introduced May 2023
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Revealed January 2006

Canon R100 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon R100 vs Samsung GX-1S, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The R100 was announced 17 years after the GX-1S which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the R100 grades vs the GX-1S for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon R100 vs Samsung GX-1S Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R100 & Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are provided at Canon R100 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Samsung GX-1S
R100 | GX-1S | |||
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Revealed | May 2023 | ![]() | January 2006 | Newer by 212 months |
Display dimensions | 3.00" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper display (+830k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Canon R100
GX-1S | R100 |
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Common features in the Canon R100 and Samsung GX-1S
R100 | GX-1S | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon R100 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon R100 comes with outer dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Contrast the Canon R100 vs Samsung GX-1S in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the R100 against the GX-1S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R100 and GX-1S is 76 and 68 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R100 and GX-1S.
As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon R100 to offer more detail with its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern R100 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon R100 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R100 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications
Canon EOS R100 | Samsung GX-1S | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon EOS R100 | Samsung GX-1S |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2023-05-24 | 2006-01-16 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 3975 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon RF | Pentax KAF |
Total lenses | 39 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.00 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.5 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6m at ISO 100 | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | - |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 356g (0.78 pounds) | 605g (1.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 370 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $479 | $850 |