Samsung NX100 vs Sony HX9V

The following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung NX100 vs Sony HX9V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty close but the NX100 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The NX100 was unveiled 10 months before the HX9V and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NX100 grades against the HX9V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX100 has outside measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX100 vs Sony HX9V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX100 versus the HX9V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and HX9V is 88 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX100 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX9V will provide you with more detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged NX100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.