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Canon R6 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Canon R6 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise 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
  • Announced July 2020
  • New Model is Canon R6 II
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Superseded the Samsung NX20
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Canon R6 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Canon R6 versus Samsung NX30, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is very well matched but the R6 (Full frame) and NX30 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The R6 was revealed 6 years later than the NX30 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the R6 grades versus the NX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Samsung NX30

 R6 NX30 
AnnouncedJuly 2020January 2014Fresher by 80 months
Display resolution1620k1036kCrisper display (+584k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Canon R6

 NX30 R6 

Common features in the Canon R6 and Samsung NX30

 R6 NX30 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R6 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon R6 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Check out the Canon R6 versus Samsung NX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the R6 against the NX30.

Canon R6 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R6 and NX30 is 61 and 75 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R6 and NX30.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The R6 uses the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The more modern R6 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon R6 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Portrait photography camera
84
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 Street photography information
Samsung NX30 Street photography information
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (102,400)
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R6
Sports photography with Samsung NX30
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery life (360 per charge)
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 Travel photography info
Samsung NX30 Travel photography info
67
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse mode
low battery life (360 shots)
74
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Landscape photography camera
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
low battery life (360 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 Vlogging details
Samsung NX30 Vlogging details
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
75
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
does not have image stabilization
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Canon R6 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Samsung NX30
 Canon EOS R6Samsung NX30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS R6 Samsung NX30
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2020-07-09 2014-01-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic X DRIMeIV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 102400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 6072 247
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Samsung NX
Available lenses 17 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.66x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lbs) 375 gr (0.83 lbs)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1014
Other
Battery life 360 photos 360 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH BP1410
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 2 Single
Retail pricing $2,499 $699