Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST93

In this article, we are evaluating the Samsung NX mini versus Samsung ST93, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and ST93 (16MP) and the NX mini (1") and ST93 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX mini was introduced 2 years after the ST93 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NX mini scores against the ST93 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX mini and Samsung ST93. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Samsung ST93 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini has got outer 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 ST93 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX mini and the ST93.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and ST93 is 93 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and ST93.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX mini with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX mini will result in greater detail using its extra 4.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent NX mini is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.