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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX11

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2014
Samsung NX11
(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 December 2010
  • Old Model is Samsung NX10
  • Successor is Samsung NX20
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung NX mini versus Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both sold by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the NX mini (1") and NX11 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The NX mini was released 3 years after the NX11 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX mini scores versus the NX11 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung NX11

 NX mini NX11 
RevealedMarch 2014December 2010More modern by 40 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Samsung NX mini

 NX11 NX mini 
Display resolution614k461kSharper display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX11

 NX mini NX11 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini comes with 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) and the Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the NX mini vs the NX11.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and NX11 is 93 and 80 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and NX11.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX mini featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX mini will provide more detail as a result of its extra 5.5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NX mini provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX mini
Portrait photography with Samsung NX11
71
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
73
focusing manually
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Street photography highlights
81
tilting screen
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
lighter than competitors (196g)
no image stabilization
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Sports photography highlights
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
great battery life (650 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
52
MP count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (400 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Travel photography camera
76
great battery life (650 per charge)
lighter than competitors (196 grams)
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
63
good battery (400 per charge)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Landscape photography camera
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (650 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX11 as a Vlogging camera
38
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
lighter than competitors (196g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
24
offers face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (499g)
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX11
 Samsung NX miniSamsung NX11
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX mini Samsung NX11
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-03-19 2010-12-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor 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
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 21 15
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX-M Samsung NX
Total lenses 2 32
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 196g (0.43 pounds) 499g (1.10 pounds)
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 rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 553
Other
Battery life 650 images 400 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID B740 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $530 $626