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Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX210
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
  • Launched July 2011
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX9V Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung NX200 versus Sony HX9V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The NX200 was released 8 months later than the HX9V so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX200 scores vs the HX9V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony HX9V

 NX200 HX9V 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2011More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung NX200

 HX9V NX200 
Display resolution921k614kSharper display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony HX9V

 NX200 HX9V 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX200 comes with outer dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the NX200 vs the HX9V.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and HX9V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX200 and HX9V.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX200 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX200 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer NX200 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX9V Portrait photography factors
76
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography factors
Sony HX9V Street photography factors
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography features
Sony HX9V Sports photography features
55
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography factors
Sony HX9V Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography info
Sony HX9V Landscape photography info
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging advice
Sony HX9V Vlogging advice
34
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (223g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic support
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony HX9V
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-28 2011-07-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223g (0.49 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $818 $328