Samsung NX mini vs Sony A99 II

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung NX mini versus Sony A99 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the NX mini (1") and A99 II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX mini was released 3 years earlier than the A99 II and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX mini scores against the A99 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX mini and Sony Alpha A99 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony A99 II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini features outside measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony A99 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX mini versus Sony A99 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX mini vs the A99 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and A99 II is 93 and 57 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and A99 II.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX mini featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A99 II will render more detail as a result of its extra 21.5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older NX mini will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.