Samsung NX5 vs Sony HX9V

Following is a extensive overview of the Samsung NX5 and Sony HX9V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively similar but the NX5 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The NX5 was released 13 months before the HX9V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the NX5 matches up vs the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX5 has exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the NX5 versus the HX9V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and HX9V is 80 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and HX9V.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX9V will offer more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged NX5 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.