Canon N vs Samsung NX mini

Here, we are matching up the Canon N versus Samsung NX mini, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the N (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the N (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The N was introduced 14 months earlier than the NX mini making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon N being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the N matches up against the NX mini with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N and Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon N features external dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the N compared to the NX mini.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N and NX mini is 93 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and NX mini.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The N having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX mini will resolve greater detail using its extra 8.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged N is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.