Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX9V
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony HX9V
NX200 | HX9V | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung NX200
HX9V | NX200 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper display (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony HX9V
NX200 | HX9V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Samsung NX200 versus Sony HX9V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Samsung NX200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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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 |