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Samsung NX mini vs Sony TF1

Portability
93 Imaging
52 Features
68 Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
37

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2014
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony TF1 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung NX mini and Sony TF1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the NX mini (1") and TF1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The NX mini was released 10 months after the TF1 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the NX mini matches up vs the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony TF1

		

		

			
 NX mini TF1 
ReleasedMarch 2014June 2013Newer by 10 months
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung NX mini

		

		

			
 TF1 NX mini 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony TF1

		

		

			
 NX mini TF1 
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung NX mini vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX mini comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX mini and Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX mini versus the TF1.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony TF1 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and TF1 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung NX mini vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and TF1.
All in all, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX mini will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern NX mini should have an edge in sensor technology.
	
			Samsung NX mini vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung NX mini vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung NX mini vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Samsung NX mini
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
71
 manual focus
 good MP (20.5 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 provides face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
35
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 offers face detect focus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Samsung NX mini
Street photography with Sony TF1
81
 screen tilts up and down
 sensor size is good (1")
 saves RAW files
 supports touch to focus
 lighter than competitors (196g)
 no image stabilization
69
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus via touch
 weather proof
 lighter than competition in class (152g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Samsung NX mini
Sports photography with Sony TF1
54
 great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
 good MP (20.5 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 better than average battery (650 CIPA)
 max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
 no image stabilization
 lack of phase detect autofocus
42
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proof
 slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (240 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Samsung NX mini Travel photography details
Sony TF1 Travel photography details
76
 better than average battery (650 per charge)
 lighter than competitors (196g)
 supports touch to focus
 good MP (20.5 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
69
 lighter than competition in class (152g)
 weather proof
 provides focus via touch
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery power (240 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography info
Sony TF1 Landscape photography info
68
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 good MP (20.5 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 saves RAW files
 better than average battery (650 shots)
 no image stabilization
 does not have Time Lapse mode
40
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 weather proof
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 not so great battery power (240 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Samsung NX mini Vlogging highlights
Sony TF1 Vlogging highlights
38
 touch screen
 provides face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 comes with mic support
 lighter than competitors (196 grams)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
33
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic port
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony TF1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony TF1
 Samsung NX miniSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX mini Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2014-03-19 2013-06-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW files    
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 21 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 2 -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash modes Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 196g (0.43 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 650 photos 240 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model B740 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $530 $266