Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX1000

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both created by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is pretty similar but the NX mini (1") and NX1000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX mini was released 24 months later than the NX1000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NX mini scores versus the NX1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX mini & Samsung NX1000. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini has external measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the NX mini compared to the NX1000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and NX1000 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and NX1000.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX mini featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX mini will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 0.5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger NX mini is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.