Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX70

Following is a extensive assessment of the Samsung NX mini versus Sony WX70, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the NX mini (1") and WX70 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The NX mini was revealed 2 years after the WX70 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the NX mini matches up against the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX mini and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini has got outer dimensions 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 WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX mini versus Sony WX70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX mini versus the WX70.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and WX70 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and WX70.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX mini using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX mini will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher NX mini should have an edge in sensor technology.