Canon M6 vs Samsung NX300M
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67 Features
84 Overall
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![Canon EOS M6 front Canon EOS M6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-M6/Canon-M6-front.jpg)
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86 Imaging
62 Features
73 Overall
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Canon M6 vs Samsung NX300M 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
- Introduced February 2017
- Succeeded the Canon M3
- Successor is 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
- Announced January 2013
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Canon M6 vs Samsung NX300M Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon M6 versus Samsung NX300M, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).
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The M6 was unveiled 4 years after the NX300M which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the M6 scores versus the NX300M in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon M6 vs Samsung NX300M Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M6 & Samsung NX300M. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M6 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Samsung NX300M
M6 | NX300M | |||
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Announced | February 2017 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 51 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 768k | Sharper display (+272k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Canon M6
NX300M | M6 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display sizing | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon M6 and Samsung NX300M
M6 | NX300M | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon M6 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon M6 has outside dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
See the Canon M6 versus Samsung NX300M in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the M6 compared to the NX300M.
![Canon M6 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison Canon M6 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M6-vs-Samsung-NX300M-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M6 and NX300M is 84 and 86 respectively.
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Canon M6 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M6 and NX300M.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon M6 to produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent M6 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
![Canon M6 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison Canon M6 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-M6-vs-Samsung-NX300M-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon M6 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon M6 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon M6 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M6-vs-Samsung-NX300M-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon M6 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
Canon EOS M6 | Samsung NX300M | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon EOS M6 | Samsung NX300M |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2017-02-15 | 2013-01-03 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Samsung NX |
Available lenses | 23 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 768k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 390 gr (0.86 lbs) | 331 gr (0.73 lbs) |
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 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 photos | 330 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | 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 |
Cost at launch | $679 | $699 |