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Samsung NX mini vs Sony A77 II

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released March 2014
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Old Model is Sony A77
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony A77 II Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung NX mini vs Sony A77 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is relatively comparable but the NX mini (1") and A77 II (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The NX mini was manufactured 2 months prior to the A77 II and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NX mini grades against the A77 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony A77 II

 NX mini A77 II 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Samsung NX mini

 A77 II NX mini 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k461kClearer screen (+768k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony A77 II

 NX mini A77 II 
ReleasedMarch 2014May 2014Same age
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX mini comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the NX mini versus the A77 II.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and A77 II is 93 and 62 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and A77 II.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX mini because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A77 II will show more detail due to its extra 3.5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX mini
Portrait photography with Sony A77 II
71
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
79
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Street photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Street photography camera
81
tilting screen
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
lighter than others in class (196 grams)
no image stabilization
76
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography details
Sony A77 II Sports photography details
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
better than average battery power (650 per charge)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
terrible battery (480 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography factors
Sony A77 II Travel photography factors
76
better than average battery power (650 per charge)
lighter than others in class (196g)
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (20.5MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
environment proofing
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (480 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Landscape photography camera
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (650 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
terrible battery (480 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging information
Sony A77 II Vlogging information
38
touchscreen capability
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic socket
lighter than others in class (196g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
77
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony A77 II
 Samsung NX miniSony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX mini Sony SLT-A77 II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2014-03-19 2014-05-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 160 50
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 21 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX-M Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 2 143
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 196g (0.43 lb) 647g (1.43 lb)
Physical 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 All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1013
Other
Battery life 650 photos 480 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $530 $1,198