Samsung NX1100 vs Sony HX9V

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX1100 and Sony HX9V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX1100 was introduced 22 months after the HX9V which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NX1100 grades vs the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX1100 provides external measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX1100 and Sony HX9V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the NX1100 vs the HX9V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and HX9V is 90 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1100 and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX1100 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger NX1100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.