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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX9V

Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX9V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony HX9V

 Galaxy NX HX9V 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2011More modern by 24 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 HX9V Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony HX9V

 Galaxy NX HX9V 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX9V size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography information
Sony HX9V Portrait photography information
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Street photography with Sony HX9V
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (495g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography features
Sony HX9V Sports photography features
73
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (440 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery pack (440 CIPA)
offers touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (495 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
34
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (495 grams)
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony HX9V
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-20 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology HD TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 gr (1.09 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,300 $328