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Canon R100 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
76
Imaging
71
Features
70
Overall
70
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Introduced May 2023
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon R100 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon R100 and Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The R100 was announced 10 years after the NX300M which is quite a sizable difference 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 NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the R100 scores versus the NX300M in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Samsung NX300M

 R100 NX300M 
AnnouncedMay 2023January 2013Newer by 127 months
Display resolution1040k768kClearer display (+272k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Canon R100

 NX300M R100 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.3"3.00"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon R100 and Samsung NX300M

 R100 NX300M 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon R100 enjoys outer 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 NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R100 and Samsung NX300M in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the R100 versus the NX300M.

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R100 and NX300M is 76 and 86 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R100 and NX300M.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon R100 to give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger R100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography advice
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon R100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
69
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R100 Sports photography information
Samsung NX300M Sports photography information
64
quiet shutter (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/ seconds)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R100 Travel photography features
Samsung NX300M Travel photography features
76
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
66
includes focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R100 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography information
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX300M as a Vlogging camera
34
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
33
touchscreen capability
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Canon R100 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R100 and Samsung NX300M
 Canon EOS R100Samsung NX300M
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS R100 Samsung NX300M
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-05-24 2013-01-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 3975 247
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 39 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.00 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 768k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/6000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 6.5 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356 grams (0.78 pounds) 331 grams (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 330 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $479 $699