Samsung NX mini vs Sony FX3
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony FX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Announced March 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
- Announced February 2021
Samsung NX mini vs Sony FX3 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX mini vs Sony FX3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the NX mini (1") and FX3 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX mini was launched 8 years prior to the FX3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NX mini scores against the FX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony FX3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX mini & Sony FX3. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony FX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony FX3
NX mini | FX3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Samsung NX mini
FX3 | NX mini | |||
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Announced | February 2021 | March 2014 | Fresher by 84 months | |
Screen type | Fully articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 461k | Sharper screen (+979k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony FX3
NX mini | FX3 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3.00" | Equal screen measurement | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung NX mini vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX mini comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony FX3 has specifications of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX mini vs Sony FX3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the NX mini and the FX3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and FX3 is 93 and 62 respectively.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and FX3.
All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX mini because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX mini will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 8.5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older NX mini will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony FX3 Specifications
Samsung NX mini | Sony FX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX mini | Sony FX3 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-03-19 | 2021-02-23 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.5MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4240 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 102400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 409600 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX-M | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 2 | 187 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.00 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max 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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 196 gr (0.43 pounds) | 716 gr (1.58 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3900 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 shots | 600 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | B740 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Card slots | 1 | Dual |
Pricing at release | $530 | $3,900 |