Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX1
93 Imaging
52 Features
68 Overall
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66 Imaging
67 Features
90 Overall
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Introduced March 2014
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Launched September 2014
Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX1 Overview
The following is a extensive overview of the Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the NX mini (1") and NX1 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX mini was launched 6 months earlier than the NX1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the NX mini grades against the NX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX1. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung NX1
NX mini | NX1 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Samsung NX mini
NX1 | NX mini | |||
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Display resolution | 1036k | 461k | Sharper display (+575k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX1
NX mini | NX1 | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | September 2014 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX mini provides outer 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) while the Samsung NX1 has specifications of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the NX mini versus the NX1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and NX1 is 93 and 66 respectively.
Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and NX1.
Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX1 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 7.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.
Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX1 Specifications
Samsung NX mini | Samsung NX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX mini | Samsung NX1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2014-03-19 | 2014-09-15 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.5 megapixel | 28 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6480 x 4320 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 21 | 209 |
Cross type focus points | - | 153 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX-M | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 2 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 1,036k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per second | 15.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 11.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash options | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.265 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 196g (0.43 lb) | 550g (1.21 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 83 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1363 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 images | 500 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | B740 | BP1900 |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $530 | $1,500 |