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Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6500

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6500 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2014
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Revealed October 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony A6300
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6500 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX mini versus Sony A6500, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is relatively close but the NX mini (1") and A6500 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The NX mini was announced 3 years earlier than the A6500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX mini grades versus the A6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony A6500

 NX mini A6500 

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Samsung NX mini

 A6500 NX mini 
RevealedOctober 2016March 2014Newer by 31 months
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony A6500

 NX mini A6500 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX mini offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A6500 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX mini and the A6500.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and A6500 is 93 and 81 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and A6500.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A6500 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 3.5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX mini will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography details
Sony A6500 Portrait photography details
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX mini
Street photography with Sony A6500
81
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
does not have image stabilization
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography advice
Sony A6500 Sports photography advice
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count good (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
77
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography details
Sony A6500 Travel photography details
76
better than average battery life (650 shots)
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
has touch to focus
MP count good (20.5MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
74
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography information
Sony A6500 Landscape photography information
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging features
Sony A6500 Vlogging features
38
has touchscreen
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
lighter than competition in class (196g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
39
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony A6500
 Samsung NX miniSony Alpha a6500
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX mini Sony Alpha a6500
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2014-03-19 2016-10-06
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 surface area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 21 425
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX-M Sony E
Number of lenses 2 121
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/16000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 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, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 196 grams (0.43 lbs) 453 grams (1.00 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1405
Other
Battery life 650 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID B740 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $530 $1,298