Reasons to choose NX mini
Released in 2014, NX mini has about 116 mm² of sensor area, 20.5 MP effective resolution, and a 196 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung NX mini
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
VS
Sensor area
116 mm²
NX mini116 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The NX mini and Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
NX miniMetricCyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
20.5 MPEffective pixels20.2 MP
13.2 × 8.8Sensor13.2 × 8.8
2.38 µmPixel pitch2.4 µm
5.67 µm²Pixel area5.75 µm²
17.65 MP/cm²Pixel density17.39 MP/cm²
2.73Crop factor2.73
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
196 gWeight281 g
microSD/microSDHC/microSDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
B740AUBatteryLithium-Ion NP-BX1 battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The NX mini and Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II have the same sensor area. The NX mini has the lighter body. The NX mini has the higher effective resolution. The NX mini is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Released in 2013, Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II has about 116 mm² of sensor area, 20.2 MP effective resolution, and a 281 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.