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Canon M6 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
84
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M6 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX210 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
  • Introduced February 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon M3
  • Newer Model is Canon M6 MII
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX200
  • New Model is Samsung NX300
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Canon M6 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon M6 versus Samsung NX210, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The M6 was announced 4 years later than the NX210 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the M6 grades against the NX210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Samsung NX210

 M6 NX210 
AnnouncedFebruary 2017August 2012Fresher by 55 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k614kCrisper screen (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Canon M6

 NX210 M6 

Common features in the Canon M6 and Samsung NX210

 M6 NX210 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M6 enjoys physical dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the M6 versus the NX210.

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M6 and NX210 is 84 and 90 respectively.

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M6 and NX210.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon M6 to offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher M6 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (222g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 Sports photography details
Samsung NX210 Sports photography details
66
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (295 CIPA)
56
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M6
Travel photography with Samsung NX210
80
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (295 shots)
68
lighter than others (222 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography factors
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (295 CIPA)
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX210 Vlogging advice
80
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
lack of image stabilization
34
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (222g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Canon M6 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 and Samsung NX210
 Canon EOS M6Samsung NX210
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS M6 Samsung NX210
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-02-15 2012-08-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Available lenses 23 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
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 - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
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 (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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 grams (0.86 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 78 71
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 12.5
DXO Low light rating 1317 719
Other
Battery life 295 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $679 $625