Canon M6 vs Samsung NX500
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Canon M6 vs Samsung NX500 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
- Released February 2017
- Earlier Model is Canon M3
- Renewed by Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Older Model is Samsung NX300
Canon M6 vs Samsung NX500 Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon M6 versus Samsung NX500, former being 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 NX500 (28MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe M6 was released 2 years later than the NX500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M6 matches up against the NX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon M6 vs Samsung NX500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M6 & Samsung NX500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M6 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Samsung NX500
M6 | NX500 | |||
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Revealed | February 2017 | February 2015 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1036k | Crisper display (+4k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Canon M6
NX500 | M6 |
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Common features in the Canon M6 and Samsung NX500
M6 | NX500 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Canon M6 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 offers outer dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Look at the Canon M6 versus Samsung NX500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the M6 against the NX500.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M6 and NX500 is 84 and 87 respectively.
Canon M6 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 and NX500.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung NX500 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher M6 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon M6 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon M6 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
Canon EOS M6 | Samsung NX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon EOS M6 | Samsung NX500 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2017-02-15 | 2015-02-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 7 | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 megapixel | 28 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 | 6480 x 4320 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
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 | 209 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF-M | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 23 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 1,036k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.265 |
Mic 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 390g (0.86 lb) | 287g (0.63 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 78 | 87 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 1317 | 1379 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 images | 370 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $679 | $800 |