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Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX500

Portability
83
Imaging
72
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX500 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
  • Replaced the Canon M6
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Replaced the Samsung NX300
Photography Glossary

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX500 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX500, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the M6 MII (33MP) and the NX500 (28MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M6 MII was brought out 4 years after the NX500 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M6 MII matches up vs the NX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Samsung NX500

 M6 MII NX500 
ReleasedAugust 2019February 2015Newer by 56 months
Screen resolution1040k1036kClearer screen (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Canon M6 MII

 NX500 M6 MII 

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Samsung NX500

 M6 MII NX500 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 MII comes with external measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the M6 MII versus the NX500.

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M6 MII and NX500 is 83 and 87 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 MII and NX500.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon M6 MII to offer you greater detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger M6 MII provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 MII Portrait photography info
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography info
83
focusing manually
MP count great (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
80
has manual focus
excellent resolution (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 MII Sports photography factors
Samsung NX500 Sports photography factors
71
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
MP count great (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (305 shots)
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
excellent resolution (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 MII Travel photography factors
Samsung NX500 Travel photography factors
74
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count great (33 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (305 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
78
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
excellent resolution (28MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Landscape photography camera
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count great (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (305 shots)
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
excellent resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 MII Vlogging information
Samsung NX500 Vlogging information
37
has touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
34
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Canon M6 MII vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Samsung NX500
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IISamsung NX500
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS M6 Mark II Samsung NX500
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-08-28 2015-02-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti alias 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 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 143 209
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 23 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 408 gr (0.90 pounds) 287 gr (0.63 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1379
Other
Battery life 305 shots 370 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $849 $800