Canon R100 vs Samsung NX mini

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon R100 and Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the NX mini (20.5MP) is fairly comparable but the R100 (APS-C) and NX mini (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The R100 was brought out 9 years after the NX mini which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the R100 scores vs the NX mini in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R100 and Samsung NX mini. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R100 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon R100 offers external dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Canon R100 and Samsung NX mini in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the R100 compared to the NX mini.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R100 and NX mini is 76 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the R100 and NX mini.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R100 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon R100 will produce extra detail having its extra 3.5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern R100 provides an edge in sensor tech.