Canon R100 vs Samsung NX10
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Canon R100 vs Samsung NX10 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
- Announced May 2023
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Released April 2010
- Updated by Samsung NX11

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX10 Overview
Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon R100 vs Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and NX10 (15MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The R100 was unveiled 13 years after the NX10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the R100 scores vs the NX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R100 and Samsung NX10. The full galleries are provided at Canon R100 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Samsung NX10
R100 | NX10 | |||
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Released | May 2023 | ![]() | April 2010 | More modern by 160 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper screen (+426k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Canon R100
NX10 | R100 |
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Common features in the Canon R100 and Samsung NX10
R100 | NX10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon R100 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon R100 enjoys external dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
See the Canon R100 vs Samsung NX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the R100 versus the NX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R100 and NX10 is 76 and 80 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R100 and NX10.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon R100 to provide more detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger R100 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R100 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
Canon EOS R100 | Samsung NX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon EOS R100 | Samsung NX10 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2023-05-24 | 2010-04-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 3975 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon RF | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 39 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.00 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.5 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6m at ISO 100 | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 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 | 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.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 356 gr (0.78 pounds) | 499 gr (1.10 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 572 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photographs | 400 photographs |
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 | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $479 | $626 |