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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX9

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1000
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX2000
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
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX9 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX1100 was announced 2 years later than the WX9 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX1100 matches up against the WX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony WX9

 NX1100 WX9 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2011More recent by 28 months
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung NX1100

 WX9 NX1100 

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony WX9

 NX1100 WX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution921k921kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1100 offers physical measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with 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") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the NX1100 against the WX9.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and WX9 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1100 and WX9.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX1100 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher NX1100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography features
Sony WX9 Portrait photography features
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography details
Sony WX9 Street photography details
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX1100
Sports photography with Sony WX9
56
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX9 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
decent MP (20MP)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
67
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX9 Landscape photography factors
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging details
Sony WX9 Vlogging details
34
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external microphone port
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony WX9
 Samsung NX1100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-04-11 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 222 gr (0.49 lb) -
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 852 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $600 $188