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Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX9V

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(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
Sony HX9V
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony HX9V

 NX mini HX9V 
IntroducedMarch 2014July 2011Newer by 33 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung NX mini

 HX9V NX mini 
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony HX9V

 NX mini HX9V 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX9V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography info
Sony HX9V Portrait photography info
71
has manual focus
MP count decent (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography details
Sony HX9V Street photography details
81
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (196g)
lack of image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
Travel photography with Sony HX9V
76
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (196g)
features touch to focus
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors (245g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography details
Sony HX9V Landscape photography details
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging advice
Sony HX9V Vlogging advice
38
touch screen
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
lighter than competition in class (196g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony HX9V
 Samsung NX miniSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
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