Samsung NX mini vs Sony QX10

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung NX mini and Sony QX10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is relatively similar but the NX mini (1") and QX10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX mini was brought out 7 months later than the QX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the NX mini matches up vs the QX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX mini and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX mini features outer 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) and the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX mini and Sony QX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NX mini against the QX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and QX10 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and QX10.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX mini due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will deliver more detail having its extra 2.5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer NX mini will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.