Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX10

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both produced by Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the NX mini (1") and NX10 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The NX mini was unveiled 4 years later than the NX10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NX mini scores against the NX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX10. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX mini provides external dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the NX mini compared to the NX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and NX10 is 93 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and NX10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX mini with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX mini will produce extra detail having an extra 5.5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer NX mini should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.