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Canon M6 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
84
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M6 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Canon M6
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 112 x 68 x 45mm
  • Announced February 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon M3
  • Updated by Canon M6 MII
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1100
  • New Model is Samsung NX3000
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Canon M6 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon M6 vs Samsung NX2000, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M6 was unveiled 3 years after the NX2000 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the M6 matches up versus the NX2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Samsung NX2000

 M6 NX2000 
IntroducedFebruary 2017November 2013Newer by 40 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Canon M6

 NX2000 M6 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k1040kCrisper display (+112k dot)

Common features in the Canon M6 and Samsung NX2000

 M6 NX2000 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon M6 enjoys exterior measurements of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has proportions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the M6 and the NX2000.

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M6 and NX2000 is 84 and 89 respectively.

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 and NX2000.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon M6 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent M6 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M6
Portrait photography with Samsung NX2000
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
77
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
77
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (228g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
66
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (295 per charge)
61
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 Travel photography details
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography details
80
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
terrible battery power (295 per charge)
72
lighter than competition in class (228g)
boasts focus via touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M6
Landscape photography with Samsung NX2000
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (295 shots)
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M6
Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
80
selfie friendly display
touch screen
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
35
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (228g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic support
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Canon M6 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 and Samsung NX2000
 Canon EOS M6Samsung NX2000
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS M6 Samsung NX2000
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-02-15 2013-11-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 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
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 21
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Number of lenses 23 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
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), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 pounds) 228 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 75
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 12.3
DXO Low light rating 1317 908
Other
Battery life 295 photographs 340 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $679 $599