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Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
83
Imaging
72
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Replaced the Canon M6
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Replacement is Samsung NX1100
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Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon M6 MII versus Samsung NX1000, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and NX1000 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M6 MII was announced 7 years after the NX1000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M6 MII scores vs the NX1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Samsung NX1000

 M6 MII NX1000 
AnnouncedAugust 2019April 2012Newer by 90 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Canon M6 MII

 NX1000 M6 MII 

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Samsung NX1000

 M6 MII NX1000 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon M6 MII offers outer 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 NX1000 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the M6 MII versus the NX1000.

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M6 MII and NX1000 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 MII and NX1000.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon M6 MII to result in greater detail with its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer M6 MII is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M6 MII
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1000
83
manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
76
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M6 MII
Street photography with Samsung NX1000
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (222g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 MII Sports photography details
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography details
71
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
amazing sensor resolution (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (305 per charge)
55
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 MII Travel photography factors
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography factors
74
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
amazing sensor resolution (33MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery (305 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than others in class (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M6 MII
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1000
75
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
amazing sensor resolution (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (305 CIPA)
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 MII Vlogging factors
Samsung NX1000 Vlogging factors
37
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
34
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing mic port
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Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Samsung NX1000
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IISamsung NX1000
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS M6 Mark II Samsung NX1000
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-08-28 2012-04-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 33MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6960 x 4640 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 143 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Available lenses 23 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 408 grams (0.90 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 840
Other
Battery life 305 photographs 320 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $849 $388