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Samsung NX mini vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2014
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Replaced the Sony A7R III
  • Later Model is Sony A7R V
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung NX mini vs Sony A7R IV, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the NX mini (1") and A7R IV (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The NX mini was released 6 years before the A7R IV and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX mini matches up vs the A7R IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony A7R IV

 NX mini A7R IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Samsung NX mini

 A7R IV NX mini 
AnnouncedJuly 2019March 2014More recent by 64 months
Display resolution1440k461kClearer display (+979k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony A7R IV

 NX mini A7R IV 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX mini vs the A7R IV.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and A7R IV is 93 and 62 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and A7R IV.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX mini due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7R IV will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 40.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older NX mini is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography details
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography details
70
has manual focus
resolution is good (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
88
manual focus
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX mini
Street photography with Sony A7R IV
81
tilting screen
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors (196 grams)
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography info
Sony A7R IV Sports photography info
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
good battery (650 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (670 shots)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography details
Sony A7R IV Travel photography details
75
good battery (650 per charge)
lighter than competitors (196 grams)
features focus by touch
resolution is good (20.5 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
74
great battery (670 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count fantastic (61MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography highlights
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
good battery (650 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
88
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery (670 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R IV Vlogging highlights
37
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic port
lighter than competitors (196 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
37
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony A7R IV
 Samsung NX miniSony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX mini Sony Alpha A7R IV
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2014-03-19 2019-07-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 9504 x 6336
Highest native ISO 12800 32000
Highest boosted ISO 25600 102800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 21 567
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX-M Sony E
Total lenses 2 121
Crop factor 2.7 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 196g (0.43 lbs) 665g (1.47 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 3344
Other
Battery life 650 pictures 670 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID B740 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 2
Retail price $530 $3,498