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Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released March 2014
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Renewed by Sony A6000
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Samsung NX mini and Sony NEX-6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the NX mini (1") and NEX-6 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX mini was manufactured 12 months later than the NEX-6 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX mini matches up against the NEX-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony NEX-6

 NX mini NEX-6 
RevealedMarch 2014March 2013Fresher by 12 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Samsung NX mini

 NEX-6 NX mini 
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony NEX-6

 NX mini NEX-6 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX mini features outside measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX mini versus the NEX-6.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and NEX-6 is 93 and 85 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and NEX-6.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX mini because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX mini will produce more detail due to its extra 4.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent NX mini will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography factors
71
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
74
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography features
Sony NEX-6 Street photography features
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition (196g)
does not have image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (345g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Sports photography camera
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
better than average battery pack (650 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
66
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Travel photography camera
76
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
lighter than competition (196g)
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20.5MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
75
lighter than competitors (345 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX mini
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-6
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging highlights
38
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic support
lighter than competition (196 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
32
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (345 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony NEX-6
 Samsung NX miniSony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX mini Sony Alpha NEX-6
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2014-03-19 2013-03-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 21 99
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX-M Sony E
Number of lenses 2 121
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash options Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 196 grams (0.43 pounds) 345 grams (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1018
Other
Battery life 650 photographs 360 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model B740 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $530 $365