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Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
83
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Superseded the Canon M6
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Replacement is Samsung NX2000
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Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon M6 MII and Samsung NX1100, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and NX1100 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The M6 MII was released 6 years after the NX1100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the M6 MII grades against the NX1100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Samsung NX1100

 M6 MII NX1100 
RevealedAugust 2019April 2013Newer by 78 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Canon M6 MII

 NX1100 M6 MII 

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Samsung NX1100

 M6 MII NX1100 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon M6 MII offers external measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the M6 MII against the NX1100.

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M6 MII and NX1100 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 MII and NX1100.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon M6 MII to show greater detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent M6 MII will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 MII Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography advice
83
manual focus
MP count high (33MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Street photography camera
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M6 MII
Sports photography with Samsung NX1100
72
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
MP count high (33MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (305 shots)
56
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 MII Travel photography advice
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography advice
74
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count high (33 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery power (305 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M6 MII
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1100
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count high (33 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (305 CIPA)
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M6 MII
Vlogging with Samsung NX1100
37
touchscreen capability
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
34
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic jack
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Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Samsung NX1100
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IISamsung NX1100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS M6 Mark II Samsung NX1100
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-08-28 2013-04-11
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 33 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6960 x 4640 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 143 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Available lenses 23 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest 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 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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data 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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 408 gr (0.90 pounds) 222 gr (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 Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 852
Other
Battery life 305 photos 320 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 BC1030
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/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $849 $600