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Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-7

Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
Portability
84
Imaging
63
Features
71
Overall
66

Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2014
Sony NEX-7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Announced December 2011
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-7 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung NX mini versus Sony NEX-7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is very comparable but the NX mini (1") and NEX-7 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX mini was announced 2 years after the NEX-7 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NX mini grades against the NEX-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony NEX-7

 NX mini NEX-7 
AnnouncedMarch 2014December 2011More modern by 28 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Samsung NX mini

 NEX-7 NX mini 
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony NEX-7

 NX mini NEX-7 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini offers outer measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony NEX-7 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX mini versus Sony NEX-7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX mini against the NEX-7.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and NEX-7 is 93 and 84 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and NEX-7.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX mini with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-7 will produce more detail with its extra 3.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent NX mini is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-7 Portrait photography factors
70
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-7 Street photography highlights
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
lighter than others (196g)
no image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX mini
Sports photography with Sony NEX-7
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
good battery life (650 per charge)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
61
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (430 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-7 Travel photography advice
75
good battery life (650 CIPA)
lighter than others (196g)
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20.5MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
70
good battery life (430 per charge)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Landscape photography camera
68
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
good battery life (650 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (430 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX mini
Vlogging with Sony NEX-7
37
touchscreen capability
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
lighter than others (196g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
35
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony NEX-7
 Samsung NX miniSony Alpha NEX-7
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX mini Sony Alpha NEX-7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-03-19 2011-12-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 16000
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 21 25
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX-M Sony E
Available lenses 2 121
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash settings 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, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 196 grams (0.43 lbs) 400 grams (0.88 lbs)
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 rating not tested 81
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1016
Other
Battery life 650 shots 430 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID B740 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $530 $699