Canon R6 II vs Samsung NX30

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon R6 II vs Samsung NX30, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the R6 II (24MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the R6 II (Full frame) and NX30 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The R6 II was manufactured 8 years after the NX30 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the R6 II grades vs the NX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R6 Mark II & Samsung NX30. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R6 II Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon R6 II has got exterior measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the R6 II and the NX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the R6 II and NX30 is 61 and 75 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 II and NX30.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R6 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon R6 II will resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger R6 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.