Clicky

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX80

Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed March 2014
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX80 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Samsung NX mini versus Sony WX80, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the NX mini (1") and WX80 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The NX mini was launched 15 months later than the WX80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX mini matches up against the WX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony WX80

 NX mini WX80 
RevealedMarch 2014January 2013More recent by 15 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung NX mini

 WX80 NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony WX80

 NX mini WX80 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini has outer measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX mini versus Sony WX80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the NX mini vs the WX80.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and WX80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and WX80.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX mini due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX mini will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent NX mini should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography features
Sony WX80 Portrait photography features
70
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography features
Sony WX80 Street photography features
81
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (196g)
does not have image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (124g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography features
Sony WX80 Sports photography features
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
good battery pack (650 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography highlights
Sony WX80 Travel photography highlights
75
good battery pack (650 per charge)
lighter than competition (196g)
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition (124 grams)
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Landscape photography camera
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
good battery pack (650 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
37
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
lighter than competition (196g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
35
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony WX80
 Samsung NX miniSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX mini Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-03-19 2013-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 21 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 2 -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/16000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash modes Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 196 grams (0.43 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery type 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
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $530 $276