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Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6000

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed March 2014
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-6
  • Successor is Sony A6300
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6000 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung NX mini and Sony A6000, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is very close but the NX mini (1") and A6000 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The NX mini was launched at a similar time to the A6000 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX mini grades vs the A6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony A6000

 NX mini A6000 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Samsung NX mini

 A6000 NX mini 
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony A6000

 NX mini A6000 
RevealedMarch 2014April 2014Same generation
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini provides physical 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 A6000 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the NX mini against the A6000.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and A6000 is 93 and 85 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and A6000.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A6000 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 3.5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography information
Sony A6000 Portrait photography information
71
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
79
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX mini
Street photography with Sony A6000
81
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (196 grams)
no image stabilization
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (344g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Sports photography camera
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
good battery life (650 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
73
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography factors
Sony A6000 Travel photography factors
76
good battery life (650 shots)
lighter than competition (196g)
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20.5 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than competition (344g)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX mini
Landscape photography with Sony A6000
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (650 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX mini
Vlogging with Sony A6000
38
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
lighter than competition (196 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
33
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (344g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony A6000
 Samsung NX miniSony Alpha a6000
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX mini Sony Alpha a6000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-03-19 2014-04-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface 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
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 21 179
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX-M Sony E
Amount of lenses 2 121
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/16000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options 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, hi-speed sync, wireless control
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 196 grams (0.43 lbs) 344 grams (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 650 pictures 360 pictures
Style 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 recording With downloadable app
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $530 $548