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Canon M6 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
84
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M6 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Succeeded the Canon M3
  • Successor is Canon M6 MII
Samsung NX300M
(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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Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Samsung NX300M

 M6 NX300M 
AnnouncedFebruary 2017January 2013Newer by 51 months
Display resolution1040k768kSharper display (+272k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Canon M6

 NX300M M6 
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon M6 and Samsung NX300M

 M6 NX300M 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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

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

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M6 and NX300M is 84 and 86 respectively.

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography factors
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M6
Street photography with Samsung NX300M
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 Sports photography features
Samsung NX300M Sports photography features
66
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (295 CIPA)
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M6
Travel photography with Samsung NX300M
80
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery life (295 shots)
66
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography information
74
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (295 shots)
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 Vlogging features
Samsung NX300M Vlogging features
80
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
33
touchscreen capability
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
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Canon M6 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 and Samsung NX300M
 Canon EOS M6Samsung NX300M
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