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Samsung NX mini vs Sony A68

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released March 2014
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A65
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony A68 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony A68

 NX mini A68 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Samsung NX mini

 A68 NX mini 
AnnouncedNovember 2015March 2014More recent by 19 months

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony A68

 NX mini A68 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display resolution461k461kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A68 size comparison

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

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX mini
Portrait photography with Sony A68
71
focusing manually
MP count good (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
80
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography factors
Sony A68 Street photography factors
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (196 grams)
lack of image stabilization
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
Sony A68 as a Sports photography camera
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
MP count good (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
better than average battery power (650 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
bad battery life (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography highlights
Sony A68 Travel photography highlights
76
better than average battery power (650 shots)
lighter than competition (196 grams)
comes with touch focus
MP count good (20.5 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
55
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery life (510 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography information
Sony A68 Landscape photography information
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (20.5MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (650 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
bad battery life (510 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging information
Sony A68 Vlogging information
38
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic jack
lighter than competition (196g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony A68
 Samsung NX miniSony SLT-A68
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX mini Sony SLT-A68
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2014-03-19 2015-11-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 megapixel 24 megapixel
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 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 21 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX-M Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 2 143
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 196 gr (0.43 lb) 610 gr (1.34 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 701
Other
Battery life 650 shots 510 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID B740 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $530 $581