Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX9V

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung NX20 and Sony HX9V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The NX20 was released 10 months later than the HX9V and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX20 matches up vs the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX20 enjoys outer measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the NX20 and the HX9V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and HX9V is 83 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX20 and HX9V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX20 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX20 will show more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger NX20 provides an edge in sensor tech.