Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6300

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX mini and Sony A6300, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the A6300 (24MP) is pretty similar but the NX mini (1") and A6300 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The NX mini was unveiled 22 months before the A6300 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NX mini matches up versus the A6300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX mini & Sony Alpha a6300. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony A6300 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A6300 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX mini and the A6300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and A6300 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and A6300.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A6300 will offer you greater detail having an extra 3.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged NX mini is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.