Canon R6 II vs Samsung NX5
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Canon R6 II vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Push 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
- Revealed November 2022
- Replaced the Canon R6
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Revealed June 2010

Canon R6 II vs Samsung NX5 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Canon R6 II versus Samsung NX5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the R6 II (24MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the R6 II (Full frame) and NX5 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

The R6 II was revealed 12 years after the NX5 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the R6 II scores versus the NX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon R6 II vs Samsung NX5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R6 Mark II & Samsung NX5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon R6 II Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Samsung NX5
R6 II | NX5 | |||
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Revealed | November 2022 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 152 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+1390k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Canon R6 II
NX5 | R6 II |
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Common features in the Canon R6 II and Samsung NX5
R6 II | NX5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Canon R6 II vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in 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") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check the Canon R6 II versus Samsung NX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the R6 II versus the NX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R6 II and NX5 is 61 and 80 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R6 II and NX5.
All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R6 II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon R6 II will offer you more detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent R6 II should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon R6 II vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R6 II vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Samsung NX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Samsung NX5 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2022-11-02 | 2010-06-01 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 102400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 4897 | 15 |
Cross focus points | 1053 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon RF | Samsung NX |
Amount of lenses | 35 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,620 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 680 gr (1.50 pounds) | 499 gr (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 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 photographs | 400 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6NH | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Retail pricing | $2,499 | $499 |