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Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed March 2014
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched October 2016
  • Older Model is Sony RX100 IV
  • New Model is Sony RX100 VI
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX100 V Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX100 V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1").

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The NX mini was released 3 years prior to the RX100 V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX mini matches up vs the RX100 V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony RX100 V

 NX mini RX100 V 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Samsung NX mini

 RX100 V NX mini 
LaunchedOctober 2016March 2014Fresher by 31 months
Screen resolution1229k461kClearer screen (+768k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony RX100 V

 NX mini RX100 V 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini comes with exterior 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 RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NX mini and the RX100 V.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and RX100 V is 93 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and RX100 V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung NX mini to produce more detail as a result of its extra 0.5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older NX mini will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
good resolution (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
66
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography info
Sony RX100 V Street photography info
81
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
lighter than average in class (196 grams)
no image stabilization
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX mini
Sports photography with Sony RX100 V
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
70
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (24.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
bad battery life (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography highlights
Sony RX100 V Travel photography highlights
76
better than average battery (650 per charge)
lighter than average in class (196g)
has touch focus
good resolution (20.5MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
80
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 V Landscape photography details
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (650 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
70
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 V as a Vlogging camera
38
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
lighter than average in class (196g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
81
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
missing external mic port
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony RX100 V
 Samsung NX miniSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX mini Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-03-19 2016-10-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 160 125
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 21 315
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 2 -
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 196 gr (0.43 pounds) 299 gr (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 586
Other
Battery life 650 images 220 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID B740 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $530 $998