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Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX9

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2014
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX9 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung NX mini and Sony WX9, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the NX mini (1") and WX9 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX mini was introduced 3 years after the WX9 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NX mini matches up versus the WX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony WX9

 NX mini WX9 
LaunchedMarch 2014January 2011More modern by 39 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung NX mini

 WX9 NX mini 
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony WX9

 NX mini WX9 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX mini comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX mini and Sony WX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the NX mini versus the WX9.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and WX9 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and WX9.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX mini having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX mini will deliver more detail using its extra 4.5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger NX mini is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX mini
Portrait photography with Sony WX9
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography highlights
Sony WX9 Street photography highlights
81
tilting screen
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
lighter than competitors (196 grams)
lack of image stabilization
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography advice
Sony WX9 Sports photography advice
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
good battery pack (650 shots)
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography information
Sony WX9 Travel photography information
76
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (196 grams)
offers focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20.5 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
67
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Landscape photography camera
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX9 as a Vlogging camera
38
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
lighter than competitors (196g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony WX9
 Samsung NX miniSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX mini Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2014-03-19 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
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 20.5MP 16MP
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 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Lowest 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 detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 2 -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash settings 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
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s -
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 (all 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 196g (0.43 pounds) -
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model B740 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $530 $188