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Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX150

Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX150 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
  • Released March 2014
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX150 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX mini and Sony WX150, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the NX mini (1") and WX150 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The NX mini was announced 2 years after the WX150 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NX mini matches up vs the WX150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony WX150

 NX mini WX150 
LaunchedMarch 2014February 2012More modern by 25 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung NX mini

 WX150 NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony WX150

 NX mini WX150 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini provides external measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX mini and Sony WX150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the NX mini versus the WX150.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and WX150 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and WX150.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX mini using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will give you greater detail with its extra 2.5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger NX mini should have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography advice
Sony WX150 Portrait photography advice
70
you can focus manually
MP count good (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
38
resolution is good (18MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography highlights
Sony WX150 Street photography highlights
81
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than average in class (196 grams)
lack of image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX mini
Sports photography with Sony WX150
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
MP count good (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
better than average battery power (650 CIPA)
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography advice
Sony WX150 Travel photography advice
75
better than average battery power (650 shots)
lighter than average in class (196g)
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (20.5MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
71
lighter than others in class (133g)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography info
Sony WX150 Landscape photography info
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (650 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
46
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX mini
Vlogging with Sony WX150
37
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
lighter than average in class (196g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony WX150
 Samsung NX miniSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX mini Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-03-19 2012-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 2 -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/16000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 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
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s -
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) 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 196 grams (0.43 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 shots 240 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID B740 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $530 $300