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Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX9

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Released September 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
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX9 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung NX1 versus Sony WX9, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX1 was introduced 3 years after the WX9 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the NX1 grades vs the WX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony WX9

 NX1 WX9 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2011More modern by 45 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k921kClearer display (+115k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung NX1

 WX9 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony WX9

 NX1 WX9 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1 has got outer dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX1 and the WX9.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and WX9 is 66 and 99 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and WX9.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX1 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX1 will result in extra detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent NX1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography information
Sony WX9 Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
excellent megapixels (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography details
Sony WX9 Street photography details
74
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
lighter than competition (550 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography information
Sony WX9 Sports photography information
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
excellent megapixels (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX9 Travel photography highlights
74
lighter than competition (550g)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
excellent megapixels (28 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have a selfie friendly screen
67
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX9 Landscape photography highlights
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
excellent megapixels (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
43
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging factors
Sony WX9 Vlogging factors
34
has touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
lighter than competition (550 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony WX9
 Samsung NX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2014-09-15 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe 5 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 28MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6480 x 4320 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 209 9
Cross type focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,036k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m (ISO 100) 5.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 gr (1.21 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1363 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1900 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,500 $188