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Samsung NX mini vs Sony A99

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A99 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed March 2014
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Introduced December 2012
  • Older Model is Sony A900
  • Refreshed by Sony A99 II
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony A99 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Samsung NX mini vs Sony A99, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the A99 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the NX mini (1") and A99 (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The NX mini was revealed 16 months later than the A99 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX mini scores versus the A99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony A99

 NX mini A99 
IntroducedMarch 2014December 2012Fresher by 16 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Samsung NX mini

 A99 NX mini 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k461kClearer screen (+768k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony A99

 NX mini A99 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX mini against the A99.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A99 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and A99 is 93 and 57 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and A99.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX mini with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A99 will provide greater detail because of its extra 3.5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher NX mini provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography highlights
Sony A99 Portrait photography highlights
71
has manual focus
good MP (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
81
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography information
Sony A99 Street photography information
81
screen tilts
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
no image stabilization
75
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
Sony A99 as a Sports photography camera
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
good MP (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
good battery pack (650 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery pack (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Travel photography camera
Sony A99 as a Travel photography camera
76
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
provides focus via touch
good MP (20.5MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
60
weather sealing
good megapixels (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A99 as a Landscape photography camera
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging details
Sony A99 Vlogging details
38
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone support
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
76
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony A99
 Samsung NX miniSony SLT-A99
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX mini Sony SLT-A99
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2014-03-19 2012-12-12
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 21 19
Cross focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX-M Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 2 143
Crop factor 2.7 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/16000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 196 gr (0.43 pounds) 812 gr (1.79 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 89
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1555
Other
Battery life 650 photos 500 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model B740 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Card slots Single Dual
Pricing at release $530 $1,998