Samsung NX mini vs Sony FX30
93 Imaging
51 Features
68 Overall
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64 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony FX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push 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)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
- Announced September 2022

Samsung NX mini vs Sony FX30 Overview
The following is a detailed review of the Samsung NX mini and Sony FX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and FX30 (26MP) and the NX mini (1") and FX30 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

The NX mini was revealed 9 years prior to the FX30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NX mini scores against the FX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony FX30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX mini and Sony FX30. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony FX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony FX30
NX mini | FX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Samsung NX mini
FX30 | NX mini | |||
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Announced | September 2022 | ![]() | March 2014 | Newer by 103 months |
Display type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+1899k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony FX30
NX mini | FX30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Equivalent display measurements |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Samsung NX mini vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini has external measurements 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 FX30 has dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Look at the Samsung NX mini and Sony FX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX mini compared to the FX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and FX30 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and FX30.
Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony FX30 will produce extra detail because of its extra 5.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged NX mini will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony FX30 Specifications
Samsung NX mini | Sony FX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX mini | Sony FX30 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-03-19 | 2022-09-28 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.5MP | 26MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6192 x 4128 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 32000 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX-M | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 2 | 187 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.00 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 196 gr (0.43 lbs) | 646 gr (1.42 lbs) |
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 All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 photographs | 570 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | B740 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Storage slots | One | Dual |
Price at launch | $530 | $1,800 |