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Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX9

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX200
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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX9 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX9, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is very comparable but the NX100 (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The NX100 was revealed 3 months earlier than the WX9 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the NX100 grades vs the WX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony WX9

 NX100 WX9 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung NX100

 WX9 NX100 
Display resolution921k614kCrisper display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony WX9

 NX100 WX9 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX100 has got outer dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the NX100 and the WX9.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and WX9 is 88 and 99 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX100 and WX9.

Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX100 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX9 will produce extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 Portrait photography information
Sony WX9 Portrait photography information
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Street photography camera
76
built in image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Sports photography camera
60
built in image stabilization
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (420 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX9 Travel photography highlights
66
good battery pack (420 CIPA)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
67
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 Landscape photography information
Sony WX9 Landscape photography information
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (420 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX100
Vlogging with Sony WX9
31
built in image stabilization
offers face detect focus
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony WX9
 Samsung NX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2010-09-14 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 614k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology VGA AMOLED XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282g (0.62 lb) -
Physical dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 563 not tested
Other
Battery life 420 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $386 $188