Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX9

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.

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.

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.

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.