Samsung Galaxy NX vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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APS-C 337.5mm²
32.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Samsung Galaxy NX advantages over Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Slower slow-motion
240 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 4.29 vs 3.23 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

440 vs 305 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
84 mm vs 72 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Thinner
25 mm vs 49 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Higher-res screen
922k vs 347k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition

Canon EOS M6 Mark II advantages over Samsung Galaxy NX

Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Fast startup
~0.90 vs 2.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
5 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
538g vs 718g
Lighter weight
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.33 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
32.5 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
48 vs 15 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/6000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-E1

$8000
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1299
APS-C

Lens selection
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E1

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Fujifilm X-E1

$849
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1299
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Fujifilm X-E2S

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-E2S

$8000
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$1250
APS-C

Lens selection
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Fujifilm X-E2S

$849
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1250
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Leica CL

Samsung Galaxy NX

Leica CL

$8000
APS-C

Built-in Bluetooth
Built-in GPS

$3195
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Top deck display

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Leica CL

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Leica CL

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$3195
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Sony A6400

Samsung Galaxy NX

Sony A6400

$8000
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Built-in GPS

$898
APS-C

Lens selection
Shoot 4K video

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A6400

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6400

$849
APS-C

Fast startup
More pixels

$898
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6400

Compared to Sony A6100

Samsung Galaxy NX

Sony A6100

$8000
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Built-in GPS

$748
APS-C

Lens selection
Shoot 4K video

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A6100

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6100

$849
APS-C

More pixels
Faster JPEG shooting

$748
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

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