Reasons to choose ES10
Released in 2009, ES10 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8.3 MP effective resolution, and a 120 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung ES10
vs Samsung M100
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
ES1025 mm²
M100- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The ES10 and M100 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
ES10MetricM100
8.3 MPEffective pixels8.2 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.73 µmPixel pitch1.74 µm
2.99 µm²Pixel area3.03 µm²
33.41 MP/cm²Pixel density33.01 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
120 gWeight114 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
2x AABatteryLi-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The ES10 and M100 have the same sensor area. The M100 has the lighter body. The ES10 has the higher effective resolution. The M100 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose M100
Released in 2011, M100 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8.2 MP effective resolution, and a 114 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.