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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX200

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2014
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX210
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX200, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both created by Samsung. The resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is relatively close but the NX mini (1") and NX200 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX mini was launched 2 years later than the NX200 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NX mini grades against the NX200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung NX200

 NX mini NX200 
RevealedMarch 2014February 2012More recent by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Samsung NX mini

 NX200 NX mini 
Screen resolution614k461kSharper screen (+153k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX200

 NX mini NX200 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini features physical dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung NX200 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the NX mini vs the NX200.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and NX200 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and NX200.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX mini featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX mini will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 0.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger NX mini is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography features
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography features
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography info
Samsung NX200 Street photography info
81
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (196 grams)
lack of image stabilization
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (223g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography details
Samsung NX200 Sports photography details
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
MP count good (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
56
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography features
Samsung NX200 Travel photography features
76
better than average battery pack (650 shots)
lighter than competition (196 grams)
features touch to focus
MP count good (20.5MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
68
lighter than others (223 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography features
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography features
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging factors
Samsung NX200 Vlogging factors
38
touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
lighter than competition (196 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
34
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (223 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX200
 Samsung NX miniSamsung NX200
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX mini Samsung NX200
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-03-19 2012-02-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 21 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX-M Samsung NX
Number of lenses 2 32
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/16000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 196 grams (0.43 lb) 223 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life 650 photographs 330 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model B740 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $530 $818