Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX9
83 Imaging
62 Features
73 Overall
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99 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Old Model is Samsung NX11
- Later Model is Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2011
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Following is a complete analysis of the Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX9, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX20 was announced 16 months after the WX9 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the NX20 scores against the WX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony WX9
| NX20 | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2012 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 16 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung NX20
| WX9 | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 614k | Sharper screen (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony WX9
| NX20 | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 provides exterior 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 WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the NX20 and the WX9.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and WX9 is 83 and 99 respectively.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and WX9.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX20 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX20 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NX20 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
| Samsung NX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2012-04-20 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 | 20MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Total lenses | 32 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 614k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 11.00 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 341 gr (0.75 pounds) | - |
| Dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 75 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.9 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 785 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 pictures | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | BP1130 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $1,100 | $188 |