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Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
83
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Announced August 2019
  • Old Model is Canon M6
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX300M, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and NX300M (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The M6 MII was unveiled 6 years later than the NX300M and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the M6 MII grades vs the NX300M in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Samsung NX300M

 M6 MII NX300M 
AnnouncedAugust 2019January 2013Fresher by 81 months
Display resolution1040k768kSharper display (+272k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Canon M6 MII

 NX300M M6 MII 
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Samsung NX300M

 M6 MII NX300M 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 MII offers outer dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX300M in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the M6 MII vs the NX300M.

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M6 MII and NX300M is 83 and 86 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M6 MII and NX300M.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon M6 MII to result in greater detail having an extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent M6 MII will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Portrait photography camera
83
focusing manually
amazing MP (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 MII Street photography info
Samsung NX300M Street photography info
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 MII Sports photography factors
Samsung NX300M Sports photography factors
72
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
amazing MP (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (305 CIPA)
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 MII Travel photography advice
Samsung NX300M Travel photography advice
74
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
amazing MP (33MP)
flash built-in
bad battery (305 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
67
features touch focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 MII Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography highlights
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
amazing MP (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (305 per charge)
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3.3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX300M as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
33
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external mic support
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Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Samsung NX300M
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IISamsung NX300M
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS M6 Mark II Samsung NX300M
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-08-28 2013-01-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 DRIMe IV
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6960 x 4640 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 143 247
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 23 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 768 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
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 - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s -
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 408 grams (0.90 lbs) 331 grams (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
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 photos 330 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $849 $699