Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-6

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.

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.

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.

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.