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Canon R6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Canon R6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Revealed July 2020
  • Replacement is Canon R6 II
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Released June 2013
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Canon R6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon R6 and Samsung Galaxy NX, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is pretty similar but the R6 (Full frame) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The R6 was revealed 7 years after the Galaxy NX which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the R6 scores vs the Galaxy NX for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 R6 Galaxy NX 
ReleasedJuly 2020June 2013Newer by 86 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k922kSharper screen (+698k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Canon R6

 Galaxy NX R6 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Common features in the Canon R6 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 R6 Galaxy NX 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon R6 has outer measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the R6 vs the Galaxy NX.

Canon R6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R6 and Galaxy NX is 61 and 82 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 and Galaxy NX.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The R6 has the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The more recent R6 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon R6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography highlights
84
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography info
78
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (102,400)
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography advice
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (360 CIPA)
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R6
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
67
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery (360 per charge)
68
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (495g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography features
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
not so great battery (360 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
73
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R6
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
34
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (495 grams)
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Canon R6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Canon EOS R6Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS R6 Samsung Galaxy NX
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-07-09 2013-06-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic X DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 102400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 6072 -
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Samsung NX
Number of lenses 17 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file 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 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 495g (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
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 images 440 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH -
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 Two Single
Cost at release $2,499 $1,300