Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A9

Below is a thorough review of the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the A9 (24MP) is pretty close but the NX1000 (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX1000 was introduced 6 years prior to the A9 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX1000 scores vs the A9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1000 & Sony Alpha A9. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1000 has exterior dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX1000 compared to the A9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and A9 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and A9.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX1000 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A9 will render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older NX1000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.