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Canon R6 II vs Samsung NX10

Portability
61
Imaging
78
Features
92
Overall
83
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Canon R6 II vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Introduced November 2022
  • Succeeded the Canon R6
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released April 2010
  • New Model is Samsung NX11
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Canon R6 II vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon R6 II and Samsung NX10, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the R6 II (24MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the R6 II (Full frame) and NX10 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The R6 II was introduced 12 years after the NX10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the R6 II matches up against the NX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Samsung NX10

 R6 II NX10 
ReleasedNovember 2022April 2010Newer by 154 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k614kCrisper screen (+1006k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Canon R6 II

 NX10 R6 II 

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Samsung NX10

 R6 II NX10 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen size

Canon R6 II vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon R6 II has got outside dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the R6 II versus the NX10.

Canon R6 II vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the R6 II and NX10 is 61 and 80 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 II vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 II and NX10.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R6 II using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon R6 II will offer you more detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern R6 II provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R6 II vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 II vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Portrait photography camera
86
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
73
has manual focus
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (102,400)
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Sports photography camera
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery (360 CIPA)
52
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Travel photography camera
73
weather sealing
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (360 CIPA)
63
good battery power (400 shots)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (499g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R6 II
Landscape photography with Samsung NX10
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
terrible battery (360 CIPA)
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX10 as a Vlogging camera
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic support
24
offers face detection focus
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
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Canon R6 II vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Samsung NX10
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IISamsung NX10
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS R6 Mark II Samsung NX10
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-11-02 2010-04-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 102400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 4897 15
Cross type focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 35 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.00" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 572
Other
Battery life 360 shots 400 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC
Storage slots Two 1
Price at launch $2,499 $626