Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX9

The following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung NX2000 and Sony WX9, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX2000 was revealed 2 years after the WX9 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX2000 matches up versus the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX2000 has got exterior measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX2000 and Sony WX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX2000 and the WX9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and WX9 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and WX9.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX2000 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX2000 will offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer NX2000 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.