Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A550

In this article, we will be evaluating the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A550, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and A550 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was introduced 3 years after the A550 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Galaxy NX grades against the A550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy NX & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX comes with physical dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony A550 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy NX against the A550.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and A550 is 82 and 63 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and A550.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy NX to result in greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy NX will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.