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Samsung NX mini vs Sony QX1

Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Samsung NX mini vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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 QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony QX1 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX mini and Sony QX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is pretty similar but the NX mini (1") and QX1 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The NX mini was unveiled 5 months before the QX1 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the NX mini matches up vs the QX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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