Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX9V
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Released March 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Introduced July 2011
Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX9V Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX9V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the NX mini (1") and HX9V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX mini was announced 2 years after the HX9V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX mini scores vs the HX9V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX mini and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony HX9V
NX mini | HX9V | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | March 2014 | July 2011 | Newer by 33 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung NX mini
HX9V | NX mini | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony HX9V
NX mini | HX9V | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini offers external measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the NX mini vs the HX9V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and HX9V is 93 and 91 respectively.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and HX9V.
All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will show greater detail with its extra 4.5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger NX mini is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Samsung NX mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-03-19 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.5 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX-M | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Total lenses | 2 | - |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) | 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 input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 196 gr (0.43 pounds) | 245 gr (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | B740 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $530 | $328 |