Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX5

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are created by Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the NX mini (1") and NX5 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The NX mini was released 3 years after the NX5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX mini matches up versus the NX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX5. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. 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 NX5 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the NX mini and the NX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and NX5 is 93 and 80 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and NX5.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX mini will result in more detail as a result of its extra 5.5MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger NX mini provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.