Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6000

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX mini and Sony Alpha a6000. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

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.

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

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.