Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX100V

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX100V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the NX mini (1") and TX100V (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The NX mini was unveiled 3 years later than the TX100V and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NX mini scores against the TX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX mini & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini features physical dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX mini against the TX100V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and TX100V is 93 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and TX100V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX mini using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX mini will give you extra detail having an extra 4.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger NX mini should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.