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Samsung NX mini vs Sony FX30

Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Samsung NX mini vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(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
Sony FX30
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony FX30

 NX mini FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Samsung NX mini

 FX30 NX mini 
AnnouncedSeptember 2022March 2014Newer by 103 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2360k461kSharper display (+1899k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony FX30

 NX mini FX30 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony FX30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Portrait photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Portrait photography camera
70
focusing manually
MP count good (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
83
focusing manually
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography information
Sony FX30 Street photography information
81
tilting screen
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (196 grams)
lack of image stabilization
73
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (32,000)
more heavy than others in class (646g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography info
Sony FX30 Sports photography info
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
MP count good (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
good battery (650 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
86
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery (570 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography features
Sony FX30 Travel photography features
75
good battery (650 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (196g)
offers focus by touch
MP count good (20.5 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
74
good battery (570 shots)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (646g)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography highlights
Sony FX30 Landscape photography highlights
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
good battery (650 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
85
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
good battery (570 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging advice
Sony FX30 Vlogging advice
37
touchscreen
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
lighter than competitors in class (196 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (646g)
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony FX30
 Samsung NX miniSony FX30
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