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Samsung NX mini vs Sony a5000

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Samsung NX mini vs Sony a5000 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(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
  • Announced March 2014
Sony a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-3N
  • Replacement is Sony a5100
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony a5000 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung NX mini vs Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the NX mini (1") and a5000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX mini was brought out 3 months later than the a5000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX mini scores vs the a5000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony a5000

 NX mini a5000 
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Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Samsung NX mini

 a5000 NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony a5000

 NX mini a5000 
RevealedMarch 2014January 2014Similar generation
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution461k461kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX mini features outside measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX mini vs Sony a5000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the NX mini compared to the a5000.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and a5000 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and a5000.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX mini because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX mini will give you more detail having its extra 0.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography highlights
Sony a5000 Street photography highlights
81
tilting screen
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
lighter than others (196 grams)
lack of image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography info
Sony a5000 Sports photography info
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
MP count good (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
good battery power (650 per charge)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
60
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (420 CIPA)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Travel photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Travel photography camera
76
good battery power (650 shots)
lighter than others (196 grams)
provides focus by touch
MP count good (20.5MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
78
great battery (420 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX mini
Landscape photography with Sony a5000
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
good battery power (650 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (420 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging features
Sony a5000 Vlogging features
38
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
lighter than others (196g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
32
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone port
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony a5000
 Samsung NX miniSony Alpha a5000
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX mini Sony Alpha a5000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-03-19 2014-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 21 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX-M Sony E
Number of lenses 2 121
Crop factor 2.7 1.6
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 196 gr (0.43 lbs) 269 gr (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1089
Other
Battery life 650 photographs 420 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model B740 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $530 $448