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Canon 6D MII vs Samsung NX100

Portability
59
Imaging
75
Features
92
Overall
81
Canon EOS 6D Mark II front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Canon 6D MII vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
  • Introduced June 2017
  • Superseded the Canon 6D
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX200
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Canon 6D MII vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon 6D MII vs Samsung NX100, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the 6D MII (Full frame) and NX100 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The 6D MII was unveiled 6 years after the NX100 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 6D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 6D MII scores against the NX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Samsung NX100

 6D MII NX100 
RevealedJune 2017September 2010More modern by 83 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k614kClearer display (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Canon 6D MII

 NX100 6D MII 

Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Samsung NX100

 6D MII NX100 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Canon 6D MII vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 6D MII features exterior measurements of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 6D MII against the NX100.

Canon 6D MII vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6D MII and NX100 is 59 and 88 respectively.

Canon 6D MII vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 6D MII and NX100.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 6D MII with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 6D MII will offer you greater detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger 6D MII will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon 6D MII vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D MII vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D MII Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography highlights
85
has manual focus
great megapixels (26 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
73
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D MII Street photography details
Samsung NX100 Street photography details
77
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (40,000)
76
image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D MII Sports photography information
Samsung NX100 Sports photography information
87
has image stabilization
great megapixels (26MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery (1,200 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
60
image stabilization
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery life (420 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D MII Travel photography factors
Samsung NX100 Travel photography factors
78
better than average battery (1,200 shots)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
great megapixels (26MP)
display is selfie friendly
66
great battery life (420 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D MII Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography highlights
85
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization
great megapixels (26MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (40,000)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery (1,200 shots)
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (420 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D MII as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX100 as a Vlogging camera
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
31
image stabilization
includes face detect autofocus
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon 6D MII vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D MII and Samsung NX100
 Canon EOS 6D Mark IISamsung NX100
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS 6D Mark II Samsung NX100
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-06-29 2010-09-14
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 40000 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 45 15
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Samsung NX
Total lenses 250 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.5fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 765 grams (1.69 lbs) 282 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 85 62
DXO Color Depth score 24.4 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 10.7
DXO Low light score 2862 563
Other
Battery life 1200 photos 420 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Price at release $1,799 $386