Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX1000
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs
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- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Launched March 2014
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Launched April 2012
- Replacement is Samsung NX1100
Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX1000 Overview
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX1000 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung NX1000
NX mini | NX1000 | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | April 2012 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Samsung NX mini
NX1000 | NX mini | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 461k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX1000
NX mini | NX1000 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison
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).
Contrast the Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX1000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications
Samsung NX mini | Samsung NX1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX mini | Samsung NX1000 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-03-19 | 2012-04-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.5 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 21 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX-M | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 2 | 32 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 196 gr (0.43 lb) | 222 gr (0.49 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 840 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 photographs | 320 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | B740 | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $530 | $388 |