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Canon M6 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
84
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Canon EOS M6 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX200 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
  • Launched February 2017
  • Older Model is Canon M3
  • Replacement is Canon M6 MII
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX100
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX210
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Canon M6 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon M6 and Samsung NX200, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M6 was unveiled 5 years later than the NX200 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M6 scores against the NX200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Samsung NX200

 M6 NX200 
LaunchedFebruary 2017February 2012Fresher by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k614kSharper screen (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Canon M6

 NX200 M6 

Common features in the Canon M6 and Samsung NX200

 M6 NX200 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 has got outside measurements of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the M6 compared to the NX200.

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M6 and NX200 is 84 and 90 respectively.

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 and NX200.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon M6 to show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher M6 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX200 Sports photography highlights
67
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (295 shots)
56
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX200 Travel photography factors
80
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (295 per charge)
68
lighter than competition in class (223g)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M6
Landscape photography with Samsung NX200
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (295 CIPA)
71
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M6
Vlogging with Samsung NX200
80
selfie friendly display
touch screen
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
does not have image stabilization
34
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (223g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Canon M6 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 and Samsung NX200
 Canon EOS M6Samsung NX200
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS M6 Samsung NX200
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-02-15 2012-02-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 7 -
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 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 23 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 gr (0.86 lb) 223 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 69
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 12.6
DXO Low light rating 1317 618
Other
Battery life 295 photos 330 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $679 $818