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Canon M6 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
84
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M6 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Canon M6
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 112 x 68 x 45mm
  • Released February 2017
  • Replaced the Canon M3
  • Successor is Canon M6 MII
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2014
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Canon M6 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Canon M6 versus Samsung NX mini, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the NX mini (20.5MP) is relatively close but the M6 (APS-C) and NX mini (1") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The M6 was unveiled 2 years after the NX mini which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the M6 scores versus the NX mini with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Samsung NX mini

 M6 NX mini 
LaunchedFebruary 2017March 2014More modern by 36 months
Screen resolution1040k461kClearer screen (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Canon M6

 NX mini M6 

Common features in the Canon M6 and Samsung NX mini

 M6 NX mini 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon M6 features external dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the M6 vs the NX mini.

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M6 and NX mini is 84 and 93 respectively.

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 and NX mini.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M6 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon M6 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 3.5MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger M6 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography info
80
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
71
focusing manually
MP count decent (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 Street photography features
Samsung NX mini Street photography features
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
81
screen tilts
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
lighter than average (196 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 Sports photography info
Samsung NX mini Sports photography info
66
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (295 shots)
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
better than average battery (650 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M6
Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
80
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
bad battery life (295 per charge)
76
better than average battery (650 shots)
lighter than average (196 grams)
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M6
Landscape photography with Samsung NX mini
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (295 per charge)
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
better than average battery (650 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX mini Vlogging highlights
80
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
38
touch screen
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
lighter than average (196 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M6 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 and Samsung NX mini
 Canon EOS M6Samsung NX mini
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS M6 Samsung NX mini
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-02-15 2014-03-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 7 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20.5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 21
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Samsung NX-M
Available lenses 23 2
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options - Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 gr (0.86 lb) 196 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 1317 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 pictures 650 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $679 $530