Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX9V
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Announced August 2012
- Replaced the Samsung NX200
- Refreshed by Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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 NX210 vs Sony HX9V Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX210 and Sony HX9V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

The NX210 was introduced 14 months later than the HX9V which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the NX210 grades vs the HX9V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony HX9V
NX210 | HX9V | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung NX210
HX9V | NX210 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper screen (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony HX9V
NX210 | HX9V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX210 enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Samsung NX210 and Sony HX9V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the NX210 against the HX9V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and HX9V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and HX9V.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX210 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX210 will resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent NX210 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

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Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-08-14 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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 data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 614 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (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 |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222g (0.49 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 719 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | - |
Style 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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $625 | $328 |