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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX9

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX3000 was manufactured 3 years later than the WX9 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX3000 scores against the WX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony WX9

 NX3000 WX9 
ReleasedMay 2014January 2011Fresher by 42 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung NX3000

 WX9 NX3000 
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony WX9

 NX3000 WX9 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 has got external measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the NX3000 vs the WX9.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and WX9 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and WX9.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX3000 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX3000 will render greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent NX3000 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX3000
Portrait photography with Sony WX9
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Street photography camera
81
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (230 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX3000
Sports photography with Sony WX9
56
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography information
Sony WX9 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors in class (230 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
67
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Landscape photography camera
72
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Vlogging details
Sony WX9 Vlogging details
34
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (230 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone support
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony WX9
 Samsung NX3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2014-05-26 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 35 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) -
Dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID B740 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $897 $188