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Canon R6 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Canon R6 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Renewed by Canon R6 II
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon R6 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon R6 versus Samsung NX300M, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is relatively comparable but the R6 (Full frame) and NX300M (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The R6 was introduced 7 years later than the NX300M and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the R6 grades versus the NX300M in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Samsung NX300M

 R6 NX300M 
IntroducedJuly 2020January 2013More recent by 92 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k768kClearer screen (+852k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Canon R6

 NX300M R6 
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon R6 and Samsung NX300M

 R6 NX300M 
Manually focus More precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R6 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon R6 enjoys outer dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the R6 compared to the NX300M.

Canon R6 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the R6 and NX300M is 61 and 86 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 and NX300M.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The R6 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The newer R6 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon R6 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography features
84
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 Street photography details
Samsung NX300M Street photography details
78
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (102,400)
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (360 shots)
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX300M Travel photography factors
67
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (360 shots)
66
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Landscape photography camera
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
bad battery power (360 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
72
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3.3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R6
Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
33
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Canon R6 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Samsung NX300M
 Canon EOS R6Samsung NX300M
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS R6 Samsung NX300M
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-07-09 2013-01-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic X DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 102400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 6072 247
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Samsung NX
Number of lenses 17 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3.3"
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 768 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/6000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 gr (1.50 pounds) 331 gr (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 330 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH BP1130
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 Dual 1
Launch price $2,499 $699