Samsung NX mini vs Sony A58

Below is a extended comparison of the Samsung NX mini and Sony A58, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the A58 (20MP) is very comparable but the NX mini (1") and A58 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX mini was manufactured 4 months later than the A58 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX mini grades versus the A58 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX mini and Sony SLT-A58. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini enjoys 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 A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX mini against the A58.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and A58 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and A58.

Clearly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX mini featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX mini will produce more detail due to its extra 0.5MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.