Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX9V

Its time to look closer at the Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX9V, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The NX1 was revealed 3 years after the HX9V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX1 scores versus the HX9V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1 comes with outer dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX9V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX1 and the HX9V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and HX9V is 66 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and HX9V.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX1 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX1 will show more detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer NX1 provides a benefit in sensor technology.