Canon M6 vs Samsung NX3000
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Canon M6 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs
(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
- Previous Model is Canon M3
- Replacement is Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Introduced May 2014
- Succeeded the Samsung NX2000

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Canon M6 versus Samsung NX3000, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

The M6 was introduced 2 years later than the NX3000 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the M6 grades against the NX3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M6 and Samsung NX3000. The whole galleries are available at Canon M6 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Samsung NX3000
M6 | NX3000 | |||
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Introduced | February 2017 | ![]() | May 2014 | More recent by 34 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+579k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Canon M6
NX3000 | M6 |
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Common features in the Canon M6 and Samsung NX3000
M6 | NX3000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Canon M6 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon M6 offers physical 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 NX3000 has sizing of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check the Canon M6 versus Samsung NX3000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the M6 and the NX3000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M6 and NX3000 is 84 and 89 respectively.

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M6 and NX3000.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon M6 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger M6 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M6 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
Canon EOS M6 | Samsung NX3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon EOS M6 | Samsung NX3000 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2017-02-15 | 2014-05-26 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 35 |
Cross focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF-M | Samsung NX |
Amount of lenses | 23 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 390g (0.86 lb) | 230g (0.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1317 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 images | 370 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $679 | $897 |