Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX20V

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX20V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively comparable but the NX mini (1") and HX20V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX mini was brought out 21 months later than the HX20V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the NX mini grades versus the HX20V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX mini & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX mini versus the HX20V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and HX20V is 93 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and HX20V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX mini because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX mini will produce greater detail having its extra 2.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer NX mini is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.