Samsung NX mini vs Sony A55

The following is a in depth review of the Samsung NX mini versus Sony A55, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and A55 (16MP) and the NX mini (1") and A55 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX mini was introduced 3 years after the A55 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NX mini grades vs the A55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX mini & Sony SLT-A55. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini features outer dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A55 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX mini versus Sony A55 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the NX mini compared to the A55.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and A55 is 93 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and A55.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX mini will offer you extra detail using its extra 4.5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher NX mini will have an advantage in sensor innovation.