Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX mini
82 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
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93 Imaging
52 Features
68 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Launched June 2013
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Revealed March 2014
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX mini Overview
Following is a extended review of the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the NX mini (20.5MP) is very well matched but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and NX mini (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Galaxy NX was manufactured 9 months prior to the NX mini which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Galaxy NX matches up versus the NX mini for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy NX & Samsung NX mini. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung NX mini
Galaxy NX | NX mini | |||
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Display size | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 461k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung Galaxy NX
NX mini | Galaxy NX | |||
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Revealed | March 2014 | June 2013 | More modern by 9 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung NX mini
Galaxy NX | NX mini | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy NX offers exterior measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX mini in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy NX vs the NX mini.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and NX mini is 82 and 93 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and NX mini.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy NX featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX mini will give extra detail due to its extra 0.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy NX is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Samsung Galaxy NX | Samsung NX mini | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy NX | Samsung NX mini |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2013-06-20 | 2014-03-19 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20.5MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | Samsung NX-M |
Amount of lenses | 32 | 2 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 4.8" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | HD TFT LCD | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 495 gr (1.09 lbs) | 196 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 pictures | 650 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $1,300 | $530 |