Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX7V

In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX7V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the NX mini (1") and HX7V (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The NX mini was released 2 years later than the HX7V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX mini matches up against the HX7V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX mini & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the NX mini vs the HX7V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and HX7V is 93 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and HX7V.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX mini featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern NX mini should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.