Canon M6 vs Samsung ST30

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon M6 versus Samsung ST30, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the M6 (APS-C) and ST30 (1/3") feature different sensor size.

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The M6 was announced 6 years after the ST30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon M6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M6 matches up against the ST30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M6 and Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are available at Canon M6 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 enjoys 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 ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Look at the Canon M6 versus Samsung ST30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the M6 against the ST30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M6 and ST30 is 84 and 98 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 and ST30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M6 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon M6 will provide more detail with its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent M6 provides an edge in sensor tech.