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Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
83
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Succeeded the Canon M6
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Old Model is Samsung NX2000
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Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX3000, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and NX3000 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The M6 MII was introduced 5 years after the NX3000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M6 MII matches up vs the NX3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Samsung NX3000

 M6 MII NX3000 
RevealedAugust 2019May 2014More modern by 64 months
Display resolution1040k461kClearer display (+579k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Canon M6 MII

 NX3000 M6 MII 

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Samsung NX3000

 M6 MII NX3000 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 MII provides 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 NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the M6 MII vs the NX3000.

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M6 MII and NX3000 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M6 MII and NX3000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon M6 MII to show extra detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher M6 MII provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 MII Portrait photography details
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography details
83
manual focus
resolution is amazing (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
78
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M6 MII
Street photography with Samsung NX3000
81
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (230g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Sports photography camera
72
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
resolution is amazing (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (305 CIPA)
57
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 MII Travel photography advice
Samsung NX3000 Travel photography advice
74
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
resolution is amazing (33 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery pack (305 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competitors (230g)
resolution is good (20MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 MII Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography factors
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is amazing (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (305 shots)
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M6 MII
Vlogging with Samsung NX3000
37
touchscreen capability
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (230g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
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Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Samsung NX3000
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IISamsung NX3000
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS M6 Mark II Samsung NX3000
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-08-28 2014-05-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 143 35
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Available lenses 23 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 408 gr (0.90 lb) 230 gr (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 305 shots 370 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $849 $897