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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced March 2014
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1000
  • Renewed by Samsung NX2000
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Samsung NX mini versus Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the NX mini (1") and NX1100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX mini was announced 12 months later than the NX1100 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the NX mini matches up against the NX1100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung NX1100

 NX mini NX1100 
LaunchedMarch 2014April 2013Fresher by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Samsung NX mini

 NX1100 NX mini 
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX1100

 NX mini NX1100 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX mini features outer dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX mini versus Samsung NX1100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the NX mini compared to the NX1100.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and NX1100 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and NX1100.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX mini using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX mini will resolve extra detail with its extra 0.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NX mini will have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography details
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography details
71
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography information
Samsung NX1100 Street photography information
81
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
no image stabilization
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography factors
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography factors
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography highlights
76
better than average battery (650 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20.5 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
resolution is good (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography info
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography info
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
better than average battery (650 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Vlogging camera
38
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
34
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX1100
 Samsung NX miniSamsung NX1100
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX mini Samsung NX1100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-03-19 2013-04-11
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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 display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 852
Other
Battery life 650 shots 320 shots
Battery type 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 1 1
Retail pricing $530 $600