Samsung NX mini vs Sony a3500

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX mini vs Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is relatively similar but the NX mini (1") and a3500 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The NX mini was revealed within a month of the a3500 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NX mini scores against the a3500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX mini and Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini has got outside measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the NX mini vs the a3500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and a3500 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and a3500.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX mini having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX mini will deliver more detail because of its extra 0.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.