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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX10

Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57
Samsung NX mini front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released March 2014
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Renewed by Samsung NX11
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung NX10

 NX mini NX10 
RevealedMarch 2014April 2010Fresher by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Samsung NX mini

 NX10 NX mini 
Display resolution614k461kSharper display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX10

 NX mini NX10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

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

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX10 Portrait photography factors
70
focusing manually
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
73
has manual focus
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Street photography camera
81
tilting screen
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
lighter than others (196g)
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Sports photography camera
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
great battery pack (650 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
52
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery (400 shots)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX10 Travel photography highlights
75
great battery pack (650 shots)
lighter than others (196 grams)
features focus by touch
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
63
good battery (400 CIPA)
decent megapixels (15MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (499g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography info
Samsung NX10 Landscape photography info
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
great battery pack (650 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX10 as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen capability
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
lighter than others (196 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
24
offers face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (499g)
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX10
 Samsung NX miniSamsung NX10
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX mini Samsung NX10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-03-19 2010-04-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 21 15
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX-M Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 2 32
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 11.00 m
Flash modes Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 196 gr (0.43 lbs) 499 gr (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 572
Other
Battery life 650 photographs 400 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model B740 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $530 $626