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Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
83
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Replaced the Canon M6
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2014
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Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon M6 MII versus Samsung NX mini, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and NX mini (1") feature different sensor sizes.

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The M6 MII was unveiled 5 years after the NX mini which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the M6 MII scores against the NX mini for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Samsung NX mini

 M6 MII NX mini 
LaunchedAugust 2019March 2014More modern by 67 months
Screen resolution1040k461kCrisper screen (+579k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Canon M6 MII

 NX mini M6 MII 

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Samsung NX mini

 M6 MII NX mini 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M6 MII has physical measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Canon M6 MII versus Samsung NX mini in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the M6 MII and the NX mini.

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M6 MII and NX mini is 83 and 93 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 MII and NX mini.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M6 MII having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon M6 MII will provide you with extra detail having an extra 12.5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher M6 MII provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 MII Portrait photography details
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography details
83
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (33 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
71
focusing manually
good resolution (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M6 MII
Street photography with Samsung NX mini
81
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
81
screen tilts
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
lighter than average in class (196 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 MII Sports photography advice
Samsung NX mini Sports photography advice
72
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
excellent megapixels (33 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (305 CIPA)
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
good resolution (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
better than average battery life (650 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 MII Travel photography factors
Samsung NX mini Travel photography factors
74
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
excellent megapixels (33MP)
built-in flash
terrible battery (305 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
76
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (196g)
features focus via touch
good resolution (20.5 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 MII Landscape photography details
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography details
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
excellent megapixels (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (305 shots)
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (650 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
37
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
38
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
lighter than average in class (196g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Samsung NX mini
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IISamsung NX mini
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS M6 Mark II Samsung NX mini
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-08-28 2014-03-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 20.5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6960 x 4640 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 143 21
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Samsung NX-M
Amount of lenses 23 2
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes - Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 408 gr (0.90 lbs) 196 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 305 images 650 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $849 $530