• APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800
  • APS-C 337.5mm2
  • 32.5 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Samsung NX1000 advantages over Canon EOS M6 Mark II

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.33 vs 3.23 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Thinner
    37 mm vs 49 mm
    Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Lighter weight
    400g vs 538g
    Lighter weight

Canon EOS M6 Mark II advantages over Samsung NX1000

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Fast startup
    ~0.90 vs 1.7 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
    5 years vs 12 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Less shutter lag
    0.14 vs 0.60 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • More pixels
    32.5 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 30 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 10 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    51200 vs 12800 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • 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

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The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-3N

Samsung NX1000
Sony NEX-3N
  • $416
  • APS-C
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Higher-res screen
  • $449
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Sony NEX-3N
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen
  • $449
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Samsung NX1100

Samsung NX1000
Samsung NX1100
  • $416
  • APS-C
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Samsung NX1100
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compared to Sony A5000

Samsung NX1000
Sony A5000
  • $416
  • APS-C
  • Higher-res screen
  • Hot shoe
  • $298
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Sony A5000
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen
  • $298
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive

Compared to Sony A6400

Samsung NX1000
Sony A6400
  • $416
  • APS-C
  • Thinner
  • $798
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Sony A6400
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Fast startup
  • More pixels
  • $798
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive

Compared to Sony A6100

Samsung NX1000
Sony A6100
  • $416
  • APS-C
  • Thinner
  • $648
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Sony A6100
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • More pixels
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $648
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
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