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Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX100

Portability
83
Imaging
71
Features
80
Overall
74
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Previous Model is Canon M6
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX200
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Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon M6 MII versus Samsung NX100, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and NX100 (15MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The M6 MII was manufactured 9 years after the NX100 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M6 MII scores vs the NX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Samsung NX100

 M6 MII NX100 
LaunchedAugust 2019September 2010Newer by 109 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k614kCrisper screen (+426k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Canon M6 MII

 NX100 M6 MII 

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Samsung NX100

 M6 MII NX100 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 MII enjoys physical dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Canon M6 MII versus Samsung NX100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the M6 MII vs the NX100.

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M6 MII and NX100 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 MII and NX100.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon M6 MII to give extra detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent M6 MII provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 MII Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography highlights
82
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (33MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
72
manual focus
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 MII Street photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Street photography highlights
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
76
has image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 MII Sports photography features
Samsung NX100 Sports photography features
71
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count excellent (33MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (305 shots)
60
has image stabilization
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery power (420 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Travel photography camera
74
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count excellent (33 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery pack (305 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
66
better than average battery power (420 per charge)
decent megapixels (15MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 MII Landscape photography information
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography information
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count excellent (33MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (305 per charge)
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (420 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M6 MII
Vlogging with Samsung NX100
37
touchscreen enabled
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
31
has image stabilization
includes face detection autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Samsung NX100
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IISamsung NX100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS M6 Mark II Samsung NX100
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-08-28 2010-09-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6960 x 4640 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 143 15
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Number of lenses 23 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 408 gr (0.90 lb) 282 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 62
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 563
Other
Battery life 305 pictures 420 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $849 $386