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Samsung NX mini vs Sony A65

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2014
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Introduced November 2011
  • Refreshed by Sony A68
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A65 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony A65

 NX mini A65 
IntroducedMarch 2014November 2011Newer by 29 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Samsung NX mini

 A65 NX mini 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony A65

 NX mini A65 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A65 size comparison

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

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography info
Sony A65 Portrait photography info
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography information
Sony A65 Street photography information
81
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
does not have image stabilization
77
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography advice
Sony A65 Sports photography advice
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
MP count good (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography factors
Sony A65 Travel photography factors
76
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
boasts touch focus
MP count good (20.5 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
68
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography info
Sony A65 Landscape photography info
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (650 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging highlights
Sony A65 Vlogging highlights
38
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
lighter than competition in class (196g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
78
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony A65
 Samsung NX miniSony SLT-A65
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX mini Sony SLT-A65
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2014-03-19 2011-11-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch 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
Total focus points 21 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX-M Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 2 143
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m
Flash options Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 196g (0.43 lb) 622g (1.37 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 717
Other
Battery life 650 photographs 560 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID B740 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $530 $700