Samsung NX mini vs Sony A7R II

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX mini and Sony A7R II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the NX mini (1") and A7R II (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The NX mini was introduced 14 months before the A7R II making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NX mini grades versus the A7R II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX mini & Sony Alpha A7R II. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini enjoys physical 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) while the Sony A7R II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX mini and Sony A7R II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the NX mini against the A7R II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and A7R II is 93 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and A7R II.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX mini with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7R II will produce extra detail using its extra 21.5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX mini will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.