Samsung NX mini vs Sony QX30

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX mini versus Sony QX30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the NX mini (1") and QX30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The NX mini was announced 5 months before the QX30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX mini grades versus the QX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX mini and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX mini versus Sony QX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the NX mini compared to the QX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and QX30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and QX30.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX mini having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will give you extra detail with its extra 0.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.