Samsung NX mini vs Sony A65

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung NX mini vs Sony A65, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the A65 (24MP) is pretty close but the NX mini (1") and A65 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The NX mini was released 2 years after the A65 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX mini matches up versus the A65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX mini and Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A65 has dimensions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX mini vs Sony A65 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the NX mini against the A65.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and A65 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and A65.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A65 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 3.5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger NX mini should have a benefit in sensor innovation.