Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX mini
83 Imaging
72 Features
80 Overall
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93 Imaging
51 Features
68 Overall
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Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are provided at Canon M6 MII Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Samsung NX mini
M6 MII | NX mini | |||
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Launched | August 2019 | ![]() | March 2014 | More modern by 67 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+579k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Canon M6 MII
NX mini | M6 MII |
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Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Samsung NX mini
M6 MII | NX mini | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Samsung NX mini | |
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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 |