Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SH100

Let's look more closely at the Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SH100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and SH100 (14MP) and the NX mini (1") and SH100 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The NX mini was brought out 3 years after the SH100 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the NX mini grades against the SH100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX mini and Samsung SH100. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX mini provides external dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SH100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the NX mini versus the SH100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and SH100 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and SH100.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX mini will resolve more detail having its extra 6.5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer NX mini provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.