Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-6
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-6 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX mini and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony NEX-6
NX mini | NEX-6 | |||
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Revealed | March 2014 | March 2013 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Samsung NX mini
NEX-6 | NX mini | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony NEX-6
NX mini | NEX-6 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 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).
Look at the Samsung NX mini and Sony NEX-6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
Samsung NX mini | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
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 |