• APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800
  • APS-C 332.3mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Samsung NX210 advantages over Canon EOS M6

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.33 vs 3.72 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • More telephoto lens reach
    84 mm vs 72 mm
    Capture objects farther away with the kit lens

Canon EOS M6 advantages over Samsung NX210

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Newer
    7 years vs 12 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More dots on screen
    1040k vs 614k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    24.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle kit lens
    24 mm vs 27 mm
    Capture more of the scene with the included lens
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    9.2 fps vs 8.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    27 vs 11 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 12800 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
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • 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

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • Enthusiast-oriented compact camera body; Good image quality in most situations; Impressive Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Very good overall performance.

  • Dynamic range and high ISO image quality aren't quite up to par with some of its competition; No 4K video recording; Video features in general are underwhelming; Native EF-M lens selection is limited.

  • Read our Canon EOS M6 Review

The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX210
Samsung NX2000
  • $400
  • APS-C
  • External Mic Jack
  • Wider angle kit lens
  • $680
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX2000

Canon EOS M6
Samsung NX2000
  • $399
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $680
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon EOS M6 vs Samsung NX2000

Compared to Fujifilm X-A1

Samsung NX210
Fujifilm X-A1
  • $400
  • APS-C
  • External Mic Jack
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Canon EOS M6
Fujifilm X-A1
  • $399
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M6 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Samsung NX210
Samsung NX3300
  • $400
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • External Mic Jack
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX3300

Canon EOS M6
Samsung NX3300
  • $399
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M6 vs Samsung NX3300

Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Samsung NX210
Fujifilm X-A3
  • $400
  • APS-C
  • External Mic Jack
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Touchscreen

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Canon EOS M6
Fujifilm X-A3
  • $399
  • APS-C
  • Fast startup
  • NFC
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M6 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Samsung NX210
Fujifilm X-A5
  • $400
  • APS-C
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M6
Fujifilm X-A5
  • $399
  • APS-C
  • Fast startup
  • NFC
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor

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