Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-5R

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung NX mini versus Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the NX mini (1") and NEX-5R (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX mini was brought out 19 months later than the NEX-5R making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NX mini grades versus the NEX-5R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX mini and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX mini offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX mini versus Sony NEX-5R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the NX mini versus the NEX-5R.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and NEX-5R is 93 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and NEX-5R.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX mini because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX mini will show extra detail having its extra 4.5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger NX mini is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.