Samsung NX mini vs Sony A700

The following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX mini versus Sony A700, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and A700 (12MP) and the NX mini (1") and A700 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The NX mini was introduced 6 years after the A700 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX mini grades against the A700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX mini and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX mini versus Sony A700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the NX mini vs the A700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and A700 is 93 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and A700.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX mini will give extra detail using its extra 8.5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher NX mini should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.