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Canon R6 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
61
Imaging
78
Features
92
Overall
83
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Canon R6 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Launched November 2022
  • Previous Model is Canon R6
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon R6 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon R6 II versus Samsung Galaxy NX, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the R6 II (24MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is fairly comparable but the R6 II (Full frame) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The R6 II was released 9 years later than the Galaxy NX and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the R6 II matches up against the Galaxy NX when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 R6 II Galaxy NX 
RevealedNovember 2022June 2013Fresher by 115 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k922kClearer display (+698k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Canon R6 II

 Galaxy NX R6 II 
Display dimension4.8"3.00"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Samsung Galaxy NX

 R6 II Galaxy NX 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R6 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon R6 II offers outer dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the R6 II against the Galaxy NX.

Canon R6 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R6 II and Galaxy NX is 61 and 82 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 II and Galaxy NX.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R6 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon R6 II will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern R6 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R6 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R6 II
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
86
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 II Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography info
78
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (102,400)
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery (360 CIPA)
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (440 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 II Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography highlights
73
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery (360 shots)
68
better than average battery pack (440 per charge)
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (495g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 II Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography highlights
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery (360 shots)
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (440 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 II Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging advice
80
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
34
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (495 grams)
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Canon R6 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IISamsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS R6 Mark II Samsung Galaxy NX
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2022-11-02 2013-06-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 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
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 102400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 4897 -
Cross focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 35 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 495g (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 440 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch price $2,499 $1,300