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Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6100

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6100 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2014
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Released August 2019
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6100 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the NX mini (1") and A6100 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The NX mini was introduced 6 years before the A6100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX mini grades against the A6100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony A6100

 NX mini A6100 

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Samsung NX mini

 A6100 NX mini 
ReleasedAugust 2019March 2014Newer by 66 months
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony A6100

 NX mini A6100 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini offers 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 A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX mini versus the A6100.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and A6100 is 93 and 81 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and A6100.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A6100 will produce more detail using its extra 3.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged NX mini will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography details
Sony A6100 Portrait photography details
71
focusing manually
good resolution (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography highlights
Sony A6100 Street photography highlights
81
screen tilts
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (196g)
does not have image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
great high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Sports photography camera
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
good resolution (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
great battery pack (650 per charge)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
75
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
Travel photography with Sony A6100
76
great battery pack (650 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
provides focus via touch
good resolution (20.5MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
86
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Landscape photography camera
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (650 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging details
Sony A6100 Vlogging details
38
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic socket
lighter than competition in class (196g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
79
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony A6100
 Samsung NX miniSony Alpha a6100
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX mini Sony Alpha a6100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2014-03-19 2019-08-28
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 20.5 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 21 425
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX-M Sony E
Amount of lenses 2 121
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 196 gr (0.43 lb) 396 gr (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 650 shots 420 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model B740 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $530 $748