Samsung NX Mini vs Canon 7D Mark II

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Samsung NX Mini vs Canon 7D Mark II

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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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APS-C 337.5mm²
20.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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Differences

Samsung NX Mini advantages over Canon 7D Mark II

Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Thinner
22 mm vs 78 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
269g vs 1388g
Lighter weight
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 29 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon 7D Mark II advantages over Samsung NX Mini

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 4.11 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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

670 vs 530 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
216 mm vs 73 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Higher-res screen
347k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
9.5 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
103 vs 11 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.5 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
26 vs 5 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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
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
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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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

Excellent image quality; High ISO performance improved over predecessor; Excellent burst speeds (up to 10fps); Significantly improved buffer depths; 65-pt AF system; Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Can focus down to f/8 (great for teleconverters); 1080/60p video; Headphone and mic jacks; Rugged build quality.
Autofocus speed (AF shutter lag) slower than 7D and 70D; Mediocre battery life for a pro DSLR; Dynamic range at low to moderate ISOs not as good as competitors; Phase-detect AF did not perform as well as expected in our low-light AF tests; No built-in Wi-Fi; No autofocus for 1080/60p video.
Read our Canon 7D Mark II Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon 7D

Samsung NX Mini

Canon 7D

$600
1 inch

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

$1499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX Mini vs Canon 7D

Canon 7D Mark II

Canon 7D

$1604
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Built-in GPS

$1499
APS-C

Less expensive
Less shutter lag

Compare Canon 7D Mark II vs Canon 7D

Compared to Canon 6D

Samsung NX Mini

Canon 6D

$600
1 inch

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

$1499
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX Mini vs Canon 6D

Canon 7D Mark II

Canon 6D

$1604
APS-C

On-sensor phase detect
More telephoto lens reach

$1499
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 7D Mark II vs Canon 6D

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

Canon 7D Mark II

Nikon J3

$1604
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$617
1 inch

Thinner
Lighter weight

Compare Canon 7D Mark II vs Nikon J3

Compared to Canon 70D

Samsung NX Mini

Canon 70D

$600
1 inch

In-camera panoramas
NFC

$999
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Samsung NX Mini vs Canon 70D

Canon 7D Mark II

Canon 70D

$1604
APS-C

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon 7D Mark II vs Canon 70D

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

Canon 7D Mark II

Nikon J4

$1604
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$350
1 inch

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon 7D Mark II vs Nikon J4

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