Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB50F

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung NX mini versus Samsung WB50F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the NX mini (1") and WB50F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX mini was released 3 months after the WB50F and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the NX mini matches up versus the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX mini & Samsung WB50F. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX mini features outside dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX mini versus Samsung WB50F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX mini and the WB50F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and WB50F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and WB50F.

All in all, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX mini because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX mini will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.