Samsung NX mini vs Sony A68

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung NX mini and Sony A68, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the A68 (24MP) is very well matched but the NX mini (1") and A68 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The NX mini was revealed 19 months earlier than the A68 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NX mini grades versus the A68 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX mini & Sony SLT-A68. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini has got outer measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the NX mini vs the A68.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and A68 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and A68.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX mini having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A68 will resolve more detail because of its extra 3.5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older NX mini is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.