Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX500

Below is a extended analysis of the Samsung NX mini versus Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are offered by Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the NX mini (1") and NX500 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX mini was revealed 10 months before the NX500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the NX mini scores vs the NX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX500. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini has got external measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX mini versus Samsung NX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the NX mini versus the NX500.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and NX500 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and NX500.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX mini using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX500 will give you extra detail because of its extra 7.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older NX mini is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.