Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX9
93 Imaging
52 Features
68 Overall
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39 Features
37 Overall
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX9 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX mini and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony WX9
NX mini | WX9 | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | January 2011 | More modern by 39 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung NX mini
WX9 | NX mini | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony WX9
NX mini | WX9 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and WX9 is 93 and 99 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Samsung NX mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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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 |