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Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX10

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced March 2014
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX10 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung NX mini and Sony WX10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the NX mini (1") and WX10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The NX mini was manufactured 3 years later than the WX10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the NX mini grades against the WX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony WX10

 NX mini WX10 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2011Fresher by 39 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung NX mini

 WX10 NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony WX10

 NX mini WX10 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the NX mini vs the WX10.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and WX10 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and WX10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX mini featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will give you greater detail due to its extra 4.5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer NX mini provides an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX10 Portrait photography highlights
71
manual focus
good MP (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography details
Sony WX10 Street photography details
81
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (196 grams)
no image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography factors
Sony WX10 Sports photography factors
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
good MP (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
great battery power (650 CIPA)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography details
Sony WX10 Travel photography details
76
great battery power (650 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (196 grams)
includes focus by touch
good MP (20.5 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
68
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
great battery power (650 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging highlights
Sony WX10 Vlogging highlights
38
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone jack
lighter than competitors in class (196g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony WX10
 Samsung NX miniSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX mini Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-03-19 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 20.5MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 2 -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.8"
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash modes 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
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 196g (0.43 pounds) 161g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 650 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID B740 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $530 $200