Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A9

The following is a in depth overview of the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A9, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the A9 (24MP) is very close but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy NX was manufactured 4 years prior to the A9 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Galaxy NX matches up vs the A9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony Alpha A9. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX features physical dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

See the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the A9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and A9 is 82 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and A9.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy NX featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A9 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy NX will be behind in sensor technology.