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Is the Samsung NX mini good for Portrait Photography?

Samsung NX mini
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Samsung NX mini Portrait Photography Score

AVERAGE
Samsung NX mini has a score of 45 for Portrait Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait Photography is important for you, we recommend you to check the Alternative cameras at the bottom of this page.
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Samsung NX mini Portrait Photography Detailed Analysis
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Even though Samsung NX mini's sensor is significantly larger than a typical compact camera sensor, it is still hard to achieve that shallow depth of field and a blurry background for your portrait shots.
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.5MP
Samsung NX mini's 20.5MP sensor will provide larger room for cropping, and you will be able print your portrait shots larger with more fine detail.
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Good handling and existence of well placed physical controls on the camera body is very important during portrait shooting. It is faster and more intuitive to change the camera settings with dedicated buttons and knobs instead delving into the menus on the LCD.
No Image Stabilization
Due to the lack of sensor based Image stabilization, Samsung NX mini users have to rely on lenses with optical IS in order to maximize the sharpness of their handheld portrait shots. Currently there are native Samsung NX-M mount lenses with Image Stabilization for Samsung NX mini.
No Built-in Viewfinder
In the lack of a a viewfinder, holding the camera away from the body while using live view is not very stable, especial with heavy camera bodies and lenses. Besides, LCD screens are very hard to read under bright sunlight.

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Samsung NX mini Alternatives in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras for Portrait Photography

Hasselblad X2D

Compare NX mini vs X2D 100c

100 MP | Medium format CMOS Sensor
Hasselblad X Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #2
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #2
Hasselblad X2D 100c
Imaging 100
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score 98
Portrait 94
Street 96
Sports
Daily 100
Landscape 100

Hasselblad X1D

Compare NX mini vs X1D

51 MP | Medium format CMOS Sensor
Hasselblad X Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #44
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #42
Hasselblad X1D
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily 96
Landscape

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Compare NX mini vs GFX 50R

51 MP | Medium format CMOS Sensor
Fujifilm G Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #15
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #13
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily 94
Landscape

Sony A7c

Compare NX mini vs A7c

24 MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
Sony E Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #36
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #34
Sony Alpha A7c
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 92
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 100
Sports
Daily 91
Landscape

Hasselblad X1D II 50C

Compare NX mini vs X1D II 50C

51 MP | Medium format CMOS Sensor
Hasselblad X Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #40
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #38
Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily 96
Landscape
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