Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX20
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Launched March 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Older Model is Samsung NX11
- Later Model is Samsung NX30
Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX20 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX20, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is very well matched but the NX mini (1") and NX20 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX mini was brought out 24 months later than the NX20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NX mini grades against the NX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX mini & Samsung NX20. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung NX20
NX mini | NX20 | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | April 2012 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung NX mini
NX20 | NX mini | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 614k | 461k | Crisper display (+153k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX20
NX mini | NX20 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the NX mini and the NX20.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and NX20 is 93 and 83 respectively.
Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and NX20.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX mini because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX mini will give extra detail having its extra 0.5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher NX mini will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
Samsung NX mini | Samsung NX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX mini | Samsung NX20 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-03-19 | 2012-04-20 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.5MP | 20MP |
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 | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect 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 display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 11.00 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | 196g (0.43 lb) | 341g (0.75 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 785 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 pictures | 360 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | B740 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $530 | $1,100 |