Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX9V

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung NX3000 and Sony HX9V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX3000 was unveiled 2 years later than the HX9V and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the NX3000 scores versus the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX3000 enjoys external measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX3000 and Sony HX9V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the NX3000 and the HX9V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and HX9V is 89 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and HX9V.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX3000 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will offer you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent NX3000 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.