Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX30
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52 Features
68 Overall
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75 Imaging
63 Features
85 Overall
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched March 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Replaced the Samsung NX20
Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX30 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is very close but the NX mini (1") and NX30 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX mini was launched 3 months later than the NX30 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NX mini scores against the NX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX30. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung NX30
NX mini | NX30 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung NX mini
NX30 | NX mini | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 461k | Sharper display (+575k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX30
NX mini | NX30 | |||
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Revealed | March 2014 | January 2014 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini features outside measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
Compare the Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the NX mini compared to the NX30.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and NX30 is 93 and 75 respectively.
Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and NX30.
Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX mini because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX mini will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 0.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.
Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
Samsung NX mini | Samsung NX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX mini | Samsung NX30 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-03-19 | 2014-01-03 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DRIMeIV |
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 | 20.5 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
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 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 21 | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX-M | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 2 | 32 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 1,036k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.66x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash settings | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 196 gr (0.43 lb) | 375 gr (0.83 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1014 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 shots | 360 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | B740 | BP1410 |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $530 | $699 |