Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX100
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Released March 2014
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Launched September 2010
- Updated by Samsung NX200
Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX100 Overview
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung NX100
NX mini | NX100 | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | September 2010 | More recent by 43 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Samsung NX mini
NX100 | NX mini | |||
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Display resolution | 614k | 461k | Clearer display (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX100
NX mini | NX100 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
Samsung NX mini | Samsung NX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX mini | Samsung NX100 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-03-19 | 2010-09-14 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DRIMe Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.5 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 21 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX-M | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 2 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) | VGA AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 196 grams (0.43 pounds) | 282 grams (0.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 62 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 563 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 photographs | 420 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | B740 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $530 | $386 |