Samsung NX3000 vs Canon EOS M6

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Samsung NX3000 vs Canon EOS M6

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

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX3000 Review.
How does it shoot? Samsung NX3000 in the real world.
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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Canon EOS M6 Review.
How does it shoot? Canon EOS M6 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the EOS M6.
Compare Canon EOS M6 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon EOS M6 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Samsung NX3300
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Succeeded by the Canon EOS M6 Mark II
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Differences

Samsung NX3000 advantages over Canon EOS M6

Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.29 vs 3.72 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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

370 vs 295 shots
Capture more photos
Lighter weight
385g vs 520g
Lighter weight
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Canon EOS M6 advantages over Samsung NX3000

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~1.20 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
7 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Higher-res screen
347k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Less shutter lag
0.13 vs 0.30 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
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
Faster JPEG shooting
9.2 fps vs 5.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
27 vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.3 fps vs 5.2 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
17 vs 4 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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
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

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Samsung NX3000, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Samsung NX3000 Shooter's Report

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 NX1100

Samsung NX3000

Samsung NX1100

$950
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

$450
APS-C

Shoots 24p video
Higher-res screen

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung NX1100

Canon EOS M6

Samsung NX1100

$399
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$450
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon EOS M6 vs Samsung NX1100

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Samsung NX3000

Fujifilm X-M1

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Canon EOS M6

Fujifilm X-M1

$399
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M6 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Samsung NX3000

Fujifilm X-A3

$950
APS-C

NFC
Lighter weight

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX3000 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 Leica TL

Samsung NX3000

Leica TL

$950
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

$1350
APS-C

Touchscreen
Internal flash

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Leica TL

Canon EOS M6

Leica TL

$399
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$1350
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon EOS M6 vs Leica TL

Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Samsung NX3000

Fujifilm X-A5

$950
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Fast startup

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX3000 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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