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Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX9

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released April 2010
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX11
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 NX10 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Samsung NX10 versus Sony WX9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the NX10 (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The NX10 was released 9 months earlier than the WX9 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX10 scores versus the WX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony WX9

 NX10 WX9 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung NX10

 WX9 NX10 
LaunchedJanuary 2011April 2010Fresher by 9 months
Screen resolution921k614kSharper screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony WX9

 NX10 WX9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX10 has external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX10 versus Sony WX9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the NX10 vs the WX9.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and WX9 is 80 and 99 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX10 and WX9.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX10 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony WX9 will give more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older NX10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX10
Portrait photography with Sony WX9
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography factors
Sony WX9 Street photography factors
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Sports photography camera
52
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 shots)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery pack (400 shots)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
67
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX9 Landscape photography factors
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 Vlogging information
Sony WX9 Vlogging information
24
offers face detection focusing
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sony WX9
 Samsung NX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2010-04-07 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lbs) -
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 572 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $626 $188