Canon R100 vs Samsung NX1000

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon R100 and Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The R100 was unveiled 11 years later than the NX1000 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the R100 matches up against the NX1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R100 and Samsung NX1000. The full galleries are available at Canon R100 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon R100 offers outside measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Canon R100 and Samsung NX1000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the R100 vs the NX1000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R100 and NX1000 is 76 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the R100 and NX1000.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon R100 to give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern R100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.