Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX9V

In this article, we are evaluating the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX9V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX2000 was unveiled 2 years after the HX9V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX2000 matches up against the HX9V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX2000 provides outer dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX9V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NX2000 compared to the HX9V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and HX9V is 89 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and HX9V.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX2000 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX2000 will provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher NX2000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.