Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX mini

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX mini, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was announced 2 months before the NX mini which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores against the NX mini in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 provides physical dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX mini in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 compared to the NX mini.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and NX mini is 90 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and NX mini.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 2 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX mini will provide extra detail with its extra 4.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.