Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX100

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are built by Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the NX mini (1") and NX100 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX mini was unveiled 3 years later than the NX100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX mini matches up against the NX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX100. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini has physical dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the NX mini against the NX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and NX100 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and NX100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX mini having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX mini will deliver greater detail having an extra 5.5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer NX mini will have an advantage in sensor tech.