Canon R6 vs Samsung NX10
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Canon R6 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs
(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 Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
- Released July 2020
- Renewed by Canon R6 II
(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 April 2010
- Refreshed by Samsung NX11

Canon R6 vs Samsung NX10 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Canon R6 versus Samsung NX10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the R6 (Full frame) and NX10 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

The R6 was released 10 years later than the NX10 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the R6 scores against the NX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon R6 vs Samsung NX10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R6 & Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are provided at Canon R6 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Samsung NX10
R6 | NX10 | |||
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Revealed | July 2020 | ![]() | April 2010 | Fresher by 125 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper display (+1006k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Canon R6
NX10 | R6 |
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Common features in the Canon R6 and Samsung NX10
R6 | NX10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Canon R6 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon R6 has exterior measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has proportions 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 versus Samsung NX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the R6 compared to the NX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R6 and NX10 is 61 and 80 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 and NX10.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R6 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon R6 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer R6 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R6 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R6 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
Canon EOS R6 | Samsung NX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon EOS R6 | Samsung NX10 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2020-07-09 | 2010-04-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic X | 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 | 20 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 102400 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 6072 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon RF | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 17 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,620k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 920k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840x2160 (60p/30p/23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 680 grams (1.50 lb) | 499 grams (1.10 lb) |
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 All around rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 572 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | 400 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6NH | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Two | Single |
Launch cost | $2,499 | $626 |