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Canon M6 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
84
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M6 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX30 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
  • Revealed February 2017
  • Older Model is Canon M3
  • Later Model is Canon M6 MII
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Replaced the Samsung NX20
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Canon M6 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon M6 versus Samsung NX30, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M6 was manufactured 3 years after the NX30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon M6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M6 matches up versus the NX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Samsung NX30

 M6 NX30 
LaunchedFebruary 2017January 2014Newer by 38 months
Display resolution1040k1036kClearer display (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Canon M6

 NX30 M6 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Canon M6 and Samsung NX30

 M6 NX30 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon M6 has external measurements of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the M6 compared to the NX30.

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M6 and NX30 is 84 and 75 respectively.

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 and NX30.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon M6 to render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent M6 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography highlights
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M6
Street photography with Samsung NX30
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
75
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 Sports photography features
Samsung NX30 Sports photography features
66
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (295 CIPA)
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX30 Travel photography factors
80
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (295 shots)
74
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography highlights
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (295 per charge)
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 Vlogging information
Samsung NX30 Vlogging information
80
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone port
does not have image stabilization
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone support
no image stabilization
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Canon M6 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 and Samsung NX30
 Canon EOS M6Samsung NX30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS M6 Samsung NX30
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-02-15 2014-01-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 7 DRIMeIV
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
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 247
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Samsung NX
Available lenses 23 32
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.66x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 gr (0.86 pounds) 375 gr (0.83 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 77
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 12.4
DXO Low light rating 1317 1014
Other
Battery life 295 photographs 360 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $679 $699