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Samsung NX mini vs Sony FX3

Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Samsung NX mini vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(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
Sony FX3
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony FX3

 NX mini FX3 

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Samsung NX mini

 FX3 NX mini 
AnnouncedFebruary 2021March 2014Fresher by 84 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k461kSharper screen (+979k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony FX3

 NX mini FX3 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and FX3 is 93 and 62 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Portrait photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Portrait photography camera
70
you can focus manually
MP count good (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
71
manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography information
Sony FX3 Street photography information
81
screen tilts
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
lighter than others (196 grams)
lack of image stabilization
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography features
Sony FX3 Sports photography features
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count good (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
good battery (650 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (600 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Travel photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Travel photography camera
75
good battery (650 CIPA)
lighter than others (196g)
features focus via touch
MP count good (20.5MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery pack (600 CIPA)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
screen is selfie friendly
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography advice
Sony FX3 Landscape photography advice
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
good battery (650 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
2 card slots
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging advice
Sony FX3 Vlogging advice
37
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
lighter than others (196g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony FX3
 Samsung NX miniSony FX3
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