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Samsung NX mini vs Sony A9 II

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released March 2014
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Superseded the Sony A9
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony A9 II Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX mini versus Sony A9 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is relatively close but the NX mini (1") and A9 II (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The NX mini was released 6 years prior to the A9 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX mini grades vs the A9 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony A9 II

 NX mini A9 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Samsung NX mini

 A9 II NX mini 
ReleasedOctober 2019March 2014Newer by 67 months
Screen resolution1440k461kCrisper screen (+979k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony A9 II

 NX mini A9 II 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini provides external dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX mini versus Sony A9 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the NX mini compared to the A9 II.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and A9 II is 93 and 62 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and A9 II.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A9 II will result in more detail as a result of its extra 3.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged NX mini will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Portrait photography camera
71
manual focus
decent MP (20.5MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
85
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX mini
Street photography with Sony A9 II
81
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (196 grams)
no image stabilization
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX mini
Sports photography with Sony A9 II
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (690 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography advice
Sony A9 II Travel photography advice
76
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (196g)
has focus via touch
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
73
better than average battery pack (690 shots)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
MP count decent (24MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography info
Sony A9 II Landscape photography info
68
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
86
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery pack (690 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging information
Sony A9 II Vlogging information
38
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
lighter than competitors in class (196g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
36
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony A9 II
 Samsung NX miniSony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX mini Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2014-03-19 2019-10-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 204800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 21 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX-M Sony E
Available lenses 2 121
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 196g (0.43 pounds) 678g (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 650 photographs 690 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model B740 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Launch cost $530 $4,498