Samsung NX mini vs Sony A6700

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung NX mini and Sony A6700, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and A6700 (26MP) and the NX mini (1") and A6700 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The NX mini was revealed 10 years before the A6700 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX mini scores versus the A6700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX mini & Sony Alpha a6700. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony A6700 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini features outer measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A6700 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX mini and Sony A6700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX mini versus the A6700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and A6700 is 93 and 75 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and A6700.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A6700 will give you extra detail because of its extra 5.5MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX mini is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.