Samsung NX mini vs Sony a5100
93 Imaging
52 Features
68 Overall
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89 Imaging
65 Features
74 Overall
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony a5100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Launched March 2014
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Revealed August 2014
- Older Model is Sony a5000
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Let's look closer at the Samsung NX mini vs Sony a5100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is fairly similar but the NX mini (1") and a5100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX mini was revealed 5 months earlier than the a5100 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the NX mini scores vs the a5100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX mini & Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony a5100
| NX mini | a5100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Samsung NX mini
| a5100 | NX mini | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 461k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony a5100
| NX mini | a5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | March 2014 |  | August 2014 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Samsung NX mini vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX mini compared to the a5100.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and a5100 is 93 and 89 respectively.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and a5100.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX mini with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony a5100 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 3.5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony a5100 Specifications
| Samsung NX mini | Sony Alpha a5100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX mini | Sony Alpha a5100 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2014-03-19 | 2014-08-17 |
| 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 | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20.5MP | 24MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 21 | 179 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Samsung NX-M | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 2 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 461k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
| 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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 grams (0.43 pounds) | 283 grams (0.62 pounds) |
| 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 Overall score | not tested | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1347 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 650 images | 400 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | B740 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
| Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $530 | $448 |