Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX80

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.

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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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX mini and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.