Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX9
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Old Model is Samsung NX1100
- Renewed by Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX9 Overview
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony WX9
NX2000 | WX9 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | January 2011 | Newer by 36 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3.7" | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 921k | Sharper display (+231k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung NX2000
WX9 | NX2000 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony WX9
NX2000 | WX9 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2013-11-30 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | 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 |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,152k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.30 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 228 gr (0.50 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 75 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 908 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $599 | $188 |