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Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX210

Portability
83
Imaging
72
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX210 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
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Replaced the Canon M6
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX200
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX300
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Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX210, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and NX210 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M6 MII was revealed 7 years after the NX210 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M6 MII scores versus the NX210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Samsung NX210

 M6 MII NX210 
AnnouncedAugust 2019August 2012Newer by 86 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k614kClearer display (+426k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Canon M6 MII

 NX210 M6 MII 

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Samsung NX210

 M6 MII NX210 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 MII features physical 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 NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the M6 MII versus the NX210.

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M6 MII and NX210 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M6 MII and NX210.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon M6 MII to offer you extra detail because of its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer M6 MII is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 MII Portrait photography details
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography details
83
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is great (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
76
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 MII Street photography factors
Samsung NX210 Street photography factors
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 MII Sports photography information
Samsung NX210 Sports photography information
71
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is great (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (305 per charge)
55
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
74
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is great (33 megapixels)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (305 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competitors (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 MII Landscape photography features
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography features
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is great (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (305 CIPA)
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 MII Vlogging info
Samsung NX210 Vlogging info
37
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
34
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic port
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Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Samsung NX210
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IISamsung NX210
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS M6 Mark II Samsung NX210
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-08-28 2012-08-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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
Max resolution 6960 x 4640 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 143 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Number of 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 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 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 (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 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 408g (0.90 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 719
Other
Battery life 305 images 330 images
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 Single Single
Price at release $849 $625