Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX30

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung NX mini and Sony WX30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the NX mini (1") and WX30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The NX mini was introduced 2 years later than the WX30 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NX mini grades vs the WX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX mini & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX mini and Sony WX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the NX mini vs the WX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and WX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and WX30.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX mini using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will offer you extra detail using its extra 4.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer NX mini should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.