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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W650

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2014
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W650 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX mini vs Sony W650, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and W650 (16MP) and the NX mini (1") and W650 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The NX mini was launched 2 years after the W650 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX mini matches up vs the W650 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony W650

 NX mini W650 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2012More modern by 27 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung NX mini

 W650 NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony W650

 NX mini W650 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX mini offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX mini against the W650.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W650 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and W650 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and W650.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX mini because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX mini will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4.5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger NX mini will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography info
Sony W650 Portrait photography info
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (20.5MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX mini
Street photography with Sony W650
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
lighter than others in class (196 grams)
no image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography info
Sony W650 Sports photography info
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
Travel photography with Sony W650
76
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (196 grams)
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (20.5MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (124 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography factors
Sony W650 Landscape photography factors
68
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20.5MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging details
Sony W650 Vlogging details
38
touchscreen capability
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
lighter than others in class (196 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony W650
 Samsung NX miniSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX mini Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-03-19 2012-01-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 21 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 2 -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 220 images
Form of battery 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 recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $530 $140