Samsung NX1100 vs Canon T6i

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Samsung NX1100 vs Canon T6i

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX1100 Review.

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Canon T6i Review.
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Differences

Samsung NX1100 advantages over Canon T6i

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)
Thinner
37 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
400g vs 776g
Lighter weight
Faster JPEG shooting
8.0 fps vs 4.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Canon T6i advantages over Samsung NX1100

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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 320 shots
Capture more photos
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
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
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited 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

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

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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 Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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

We haven’t reviewed the Samsung NX1100.
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Highest resolution Canon APS-C camera yet; Improved dynamic range over T5i; Good high ISO performance for its class; Very fast autofocus; Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC; Touchscreen tilt/swivel LCD.
Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; Below average battery life; No Servo AF in Live View; No 60p video frame rate.
Read our Canon T6i Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D3400

Samsung NX1100

Nikon D3400

$450
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Thinner

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX1100 vs Nikon D3400

Canon T6i

Nikon D3400

$699
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$497
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6i vs Nikon D3400

Compared to Samsung NX1000

Samsung NX1100

Samsung NX1000

$450
APS-C

Less expensive

$416
APS-C

Compare Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX1000

Canon T6i

Samsung NX1000

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$416
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon T6i vs Samsung NX1000

Compared to Sony NEX-3N

Samsung NX1100

Sony NEX-3N

$450
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Higher-res screen

$449
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-3N

Canon T6i

Sony NEX-3N

$699
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$449
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6i vs Sony NEX-3N

Compared to Sony A5000

Samsung NX1100

Sony A5000

$450
APS-C

Higher-res screen
Hot shoe

$298
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A5000

Canon T6i

Sony A5000

$699
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$298
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon T6i vs Sony A5000

Compared to Pentax K-3 II

Samsung NX1100

Pentax K-3 II

$450
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Thinner

$830
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX1100 vs Pentax K-3 II

Canon T6i

Pentax K-3 II

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$830
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6i vs Pentax K-3 II

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