Samsung NX30 vs Sony HX9V

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung NX30 and Sony HX9V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX30 was introduced 2 years later than the HX9V and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX30 scores against the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX30 has got exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX30 and Sony HX9V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the NX30 compared to the HX9V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and HX9V is 75 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX30 and HX9V.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX30 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX30 will deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern NX30 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.