Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX9

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The NX1000 was launched 16 months later than the WX9 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NX1000 matches up against the WX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1000 offers external dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the NX1000 and the WX9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and WX9 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1000 and WX9.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX1000 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher NX1000 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.