Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX9

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX9, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the NX mini (1") and TX9 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX mini was manufactured 3 years after the TX9 which is a fairly serious difference 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 TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the NX mini scores versus the TX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX mini & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini offers outside dimensions 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 TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the NX mini vs the TX9.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and TX9 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and TX9.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX mini featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX mini will provide you with more detail due to its extra 8.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent NX mini will have a benefit in sensor tech.