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Canon R6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
61
Imaging
73
Features
90
Overall
79
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon R6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Canon R6
(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
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 R6 Galaxy Camera 3G 
LaunchedJuly 2020August 2012More modern by 96 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k0kCrisper screen (+1620k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Canon R6

 Galaxy Camera 3G R6 
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Common features in the Canon R6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 R6 Galaxy Camera 3G 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon R6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography info
83
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon R6 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography advice
77
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (102,400)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography highlights
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (360 per charge)
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography information
67
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (360 shots)
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R6
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
terrible battery power (360 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
47
really wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging features
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
36
really wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Canon R6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Canon EOS R6Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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