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Canon R6 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Canon R6 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push 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
  • Revealed July 2020
  • New Model is Canon R6 II
Samsung NX11
(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
  • Launched December 2010
  • Superseded the Samsung NX10
  • Replacement is Samsung NX20
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Canon R6 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon R6 vs Samsung NX11, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the R6 (Full frame) and NX11 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R6 was unveiled 9 years after the NX11 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the R6 grades versus the NX11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Samsung NX11

 R6 NX11 
LaunchedJuly 2020December 2010More modern by 117 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k614kClearer display (+1006k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Canon R6

 NX11 R6 

Common features in the Canon R6 and Samsung NX11

 R6 NX11 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Canon R6 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon R6 offers external measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the R6 vs the NX11.

Canon R6 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the R6 and NX11 is 61 and 80 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 and NX11.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R6 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon R6 will deliver extra detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent R6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R6 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography information
84
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
73
manual focus
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R6
Street photography with Samsung NX11
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (102,400)
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 Sports photography features
Samsung NX11 Sports photography features
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery life (360 shots)
52
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Travel photography highlights
67
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery life (360 shots)
63
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
decent MP (15MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (499g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX11 Landscape photography information
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery life (360 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
68
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX11 Vlogging factors
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
24
provides face detect focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (499g)
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Canon R6 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Samsung NX11
 Canon EOS R6Samsung NX11
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS R6 Samsung NX11
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-07-09 2010-12-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic X DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 15MP
Anti aliasing 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 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 6072 15
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Samsung NX
Available lenses 17 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - 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
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 pounds) 499 grams (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 All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 553
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
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC
Card slots 2 Single
Launch cost $2,499 $626