Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX50

Here, we are matching up the Samsung NX mini and Sony WX50, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the NX mini (1") and WX50 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The NX mini was released 2 years after the WX50 which is quite a significant gap 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 WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the NX mini scores versus the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX mini and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini offers outside measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX mini and Sony WX50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX mini against the WX50.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and WX50.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX mini due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4.5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX mini provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.