Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST65

Here is a complete review of the Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST65, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and ST65 (14MP) and the NX mini (1") and ST65 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The NX mini was released 3 years later than the ST65 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX mini matches up versus the ST65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX mini & Samsung ST65. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Samsung ST65 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung ST65 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX mini against the ST65.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and ST65 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and ST65.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX mini because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX mini will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher NX mini should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.