Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX9V

Following is a in depth review of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony HX9V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy NX was manufactured 24 months after the HX9V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Galaxy NX scores vs the HX9V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy NX & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy NX enjoys exterior dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony HX9V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy NX vs the HX9V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and HX9V is 82 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and HX9V.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy NX featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung Galaxy NX will offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy NX will have an edge in sensor innovation.