Samsung NX Mini vs Nikon J5

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Samsung NX Mini vs Nikon J5

1 inch 116.2mm²
20.5 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX Mini Review.
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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.8 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

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Differences

Samsung NX Mini advantages over Nikon J5

Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

530 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
22 mm vs 31 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/200 vs 1/60 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon J5 advantages over Samsung NX Mini

Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Higher-res screen
346k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Less shutter lag
0.07 vs 0.35 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
59.4 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
20 vs 11 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
59.4 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
20 vs 5 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Kit with 10-30mm lens (Black)

Kit with 10-30mm lens (Black)
Kit with 10-100mm lens (Silver)
Kit with 10-100mm lens (White)
Kit with 10-30mm & 30-110mm lenses (Silver)
Kit with 10-30mm & 30-110mm lenses (White)
Kit with 10-30mm lens (Silver)
Kit with 10-30mm lens (White)

Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Samsung NX Mini, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Samsung NX Mini Shooter's Report

Photographer-friendly controls; Impressive dynamic range for its class; Very fast hybrid autofocus; Fast high-speed shooting capabilities; Tilting touchscreen display.
No hot shoe or viewfinder; Aggressive noise reduction, even at base ISO; 4K video is limited to 15fps.
Read our Nikon J5 Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon J3

Samsung NX Mini

Nikon J3

$600
1 inch

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

$617
1 inch

Bigger pixels
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Samsung NX Mini vs Nikon J3

Nikon J5

Nikon J3

$497
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$617
1 inch

Bigger pixels
Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon J5 vs Nikon J3

Compared to Pentax Q7

Samsung NX Mini

Pentax Q7

$600
1 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$380
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX Mini vs Pentax Q7

Nikon J5

Pentax Q7

$497
1 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$380
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon J5 vs Pentax Q7

Compared to Nikon V3

Samsung NX Mini

Nikon V3

$600
1 inch

NFC
Longer stills battery life

$1197
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Samsung NX Mini vs Nikon V3

Nikon J5

Nikon V3

$497
1 inch

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$1197
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon J5 vs Nikon V3

Compared to Nikon J4

Samsung NX Mini

Nikon J4

$600
1 inch

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$350
1 inch

On-sensor phase detect
Higher-res screen

Compare Samsung NX Mini vs Nikon J4

Nikon J5

Nikon J4

$497
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
Tiltable Screen

$350
1 inch

Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon J5 vs Nikon J4

Compared to Nikon S2

Samsung NX Mini

Nikon S2

$600
1 inch

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

$399
1 inch

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Samsung NX Mini vs Nikon S2

Nikon J5

Nikon S2

$497
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$399
1 inch

Bigger pixels
Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon J5 vs Nikon S2

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