Samsung NX mini vs Sony H70

Here is a detailed review of the Samsung NX mini versus Sony H70, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and H70 (16MP) and the NX mini (1") and H70 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The NX mini was announced 3 years later than the H70 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NX mini matches up versus the H70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX mini & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini enjoys exterior measurements 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 H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NX mini compared to the H70.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and H70 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and H70.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX mini with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX mini will produce more detail with its extra 4.5MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent NX mini provides a benefit in sensor tech.