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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX30

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX30 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
  • Launched March 2014
Samsung NX30
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung NX30

 NX mini NX30 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung NX mini

 NX30 NX mini 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k461kSharper display (+575k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX30

 NX mini NX30 
RevealedMarch 2014January 2014Same generation
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display size3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography factors
71
has manual focus
good MP (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography advice
Samsung NX30 Street photography advice
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
lighter than competitors (196g)
no image stabilization
75
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX mini
Sports photography with Samsung NX30
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
good MP (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
good battery life (650 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography advice
Samsung NX30 Travel photography advice
76
good battery life (650 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (196g)
features touch focus
good MP (20.5 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
74
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography factors
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (650 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX30 as a Vlogging camera
38
touch screen
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
lighter than competitors (196g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX30
 Samsung NX miniSamsung NX30
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