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Canon R6 II vs Samsung NX20

Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
92
Overall
84
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Canon R6 II vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump 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
  • Superseded the Canon R6
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX11
  • New Model is Samsung NX30
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Canon R6 II vs Samsung NX20 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon R6 II vs Samsung NX20, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the R6 II (24MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is pretty close but the R6 II (Full frame) and NX20 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The R6 II was released 10 years after the NX20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the R6 II scores vs the NX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Samsung NX20

 R6 II NX20 
IntroducedNovember 2022April 2012Newer by 129 months
Screen resolution1620k614kSharper screen (+1006k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Canon R6 II

 NX20 R6 II 

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Samsung NX20

 R6 II NX20 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon R6 II vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R6 II enjoys 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 NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the R6 II compared to the NX20.

Canon R6 II vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the R6 II and NX20 is 61 and 83 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 II vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R6 II and NX20.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R6 II because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon R6 II will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger R6 II is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon R6 II vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 II vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 II Portrait photography information
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography information
87
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
79
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (102,400)
77
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (341g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 II Sports photography advice
Samsung NX20 Sports photography advice
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery pack (360 CIPA)
61
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 II Travel photography information
Samsung NX20 Travel photography information
73
weather proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (360 per charge)
77
lighter than others (341 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R6 II
Landscape photography with Samsung NX20
83
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
bad battery pack (360 per charge)
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX20 as a Vlogging camera
80
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
78
selfie friendly screen
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
lighter than others (341g)
no image stabilization
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Canon R6 II vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Samsung NX20
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IISamsung NX20
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS R6 Mark II Samsung NX20
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-11-02 2012-04-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 102400 12800
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 4897 15
Cross focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Samsung NX
Number of lenses 35 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 lbs) 341g (0.75 lbs)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 360 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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/SDXC
Storage slots Dual One
Retail price $2,499 $1,100