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Canon R100 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
50
Overall
52

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Canon R100
(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
Samsung NX10
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Samsung NX10

 R100 NX10 
ReleasedMay 2023April 2010More modern by 160 months
Screen resolution1040k614kCrisper screen (+426k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Canon R100

 NX10 R100 

Common features in the Canon R100 and Samsung NX10

 R100 NX10 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3.00"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).

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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.

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

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

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Portrait photography camera
83
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
72
manual focus
decent megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Street photography camera
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
fixed screen
no image stabilization
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R100 Sports photography info
Samsung NX10 Sports photography info
64
quiet shooting (1/4,000s)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
52
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (400 per charge)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R100 Travel photography information
Samsung NX10 Travel photography information
76
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
62
great battery life (400 shots)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R100 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX10 Landscape photography info
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
68
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R100 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX10 Vlogging factors
34
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
24
supports face detect autofocus
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than average in class (499g)
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Canon R100 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R100 and Samsung NX10
 Canon EOS R100Samsung NX10
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