Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX mini

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.

Photography Glossary

The 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.

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.

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.

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.