Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX150
93 Imaging
51 Features
68 Overall
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95 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX mini and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony WX150
NX mini | WX150 | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | February 2012 | More modern by 25 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung NX mini
WX150 | NX mini |
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Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony WX150
NX mini | WX150 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 461k | Same 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and WX150 is 93 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Samsung NX mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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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 |