Canon R6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Canon R6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
- Introduced July 2020
- Renewed by Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched August 2012

Canon R6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Canon R6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the R6 (Full frame) and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

The R6 was released 7 years after the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the R6 scores against the Galaxy Camera 3G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon R6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R6 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R6 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
R6 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Launched | July 2020 | ![]() | August 2012 | More modern by 96 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper screen (+1620k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Canon R6
Galaxy Camera 3G | R6 | |||
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Screen dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Common features in the Canon R6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
R6 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon R6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon R6 features outer measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Examine the Canon R6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the R6 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the R6 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 61 and 90 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 and Galaxy Camera 3G.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R6 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon R6 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer R6 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Canon EOS R6 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon EOS R6 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2020-07-09 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic X | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | - |
Maximum native ISO | 102400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 6072 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon RF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Number of lenses | 17 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 4.8" |
Resolution of screen | 1,620 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840x2160 (60p/30p/23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 680g (1.50 lb) | 305g (0.67 lb) |
Dimensions | 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E6NH | - |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
Price at release | $2,499 | $606 |