Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX20
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Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Released April 2012
- Previous Model is Samsung NX11
- Successor is Samsung NX30
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The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon M6 MII and Samsung NX20, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and NX20 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe M6 MII was launched 7 years after the NX20 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon M6 MII being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the M6 MII grades versus the NX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are available at Canon M6 MII Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Samsung NX20
| M6 MII | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2019 | April 2012 | Newer by 90 months | |
| Screen resolution | 1040k | 614k | Sharper screen (+426k dot) | |
| Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Canon M6 MII
| NX20 | M6 MII | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
| Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Samsung NX20
| M6 MII | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M6 MII has got exterior dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the M6 MII and the NX20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M6 MII and NX20 is 83 and 83 respectively.
Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M6 MII and NX20.
Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon M6 MII to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent M6 MII provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
| Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Samsung NX20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Samsung NX20 |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2019-08-28 | 2012-04-20 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 143 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF-M | Samsung NX |
| Total lenses | 23 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 14.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.60 m (at ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/200s | 1/180s |
| 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) |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 408g (0.90 lb) | 341g (0.75 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.9 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 305 pictures | 360 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E17 | BP1130 |
| 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 | One | One |
| Launch cost | $849 | $1,100 |