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Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(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
  • Introduced December 2010
  • Old Model is Samsung NX10
  • Updated by Samsung NX20
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX9V Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung NX11 versus Sony HX9V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very comparable but the NX11 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The NX11 was unveiled 6 months prior to the HX9V which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NX11 scores against the HX9V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony HX9V

 NX11 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung NX11

 HX9V NX11 
Display resolution921k614kSharper display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony HX9V

 NX11 HX9V 
IntroducedDecember 2010July 2011Same generation
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX11 has outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX11 versus Sony HX9V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the NX11 versus the HX9V.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and HX9V is 80 and 91 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX11 and HX9V.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX11 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX9V will show extra detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX9V Portrait photography highlights
73
focusing manually
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography advice
Sony HX9V Sports photography advice
52
MP count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX9V Travel photography highlights
63
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (245 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX11
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
24
features face detection focusing
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony HX9V
 Samsung NX11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX11 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-12-28 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 614k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $626 $328