Canon M6 vs Samsung NX300
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Canon M6 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs
(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
- Older Model is Canon M3
- Refreshed by Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Succeeded the Samsung NX210
- Refreshed by Samsung NX500
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Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon M6 and Samsung NX300, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe M6 was manufactured 3 years later than the NX300 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the M6 matches up against the NX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M6 & Samsung NX300. The entire galleries are available at Canon M6 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Samsung NX300
| M6 | NX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2017 |  | November 2013 | Fresher by 40 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 768k | Clearer display (+272k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Canon M6
| NX300 | M6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon M6 and Samsung NX300
| M6 | NX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon M6 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon M6 provides outside dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Compare the Canon M6 and Samsung NX300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the M6 versus the NX300.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M6 and NX300 is 84 and 86 respectively.
Canon M6 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 and NX300.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon M6 to result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent M6 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Canon M6 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
| Canon EOS M6 | Samsung NX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon EOS M6 | Samsung NX300 |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2017-02-15 | 2013-11-24 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 7 | DRIMe IV |
| 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 resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 247 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF-M | Samsung NX |
| Amount of lenses | 23 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 768 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data 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 | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 390 grams (0.86 pounds) | 331 grams (0.73 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 78 | 76 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1317 | 942 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 295 images | 330 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $679 | $750 |
