Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W550
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Announced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced July 2011
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W550 Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony W550, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and W550 (14MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and W550 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Galaxy NX was released 24 months after the W550 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Galaxy NX scores versus the W550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W550 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony W550
Galaxy NX | W550 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | July 2011 | Newer by 24 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
W550 | Galaxy NX |
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Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W550
Galaxy NX | W550 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy NX features exterior measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Compare the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony W550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the W550.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and W550 is 82 and 96 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and W550.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy NX because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung Galaxy NX will show greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy NX will have a benefit in sensor tech.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W550 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2013-06-20 | 2011-07-24 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe IV | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 4.8 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | HD TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 495 grams (1.09 pounds) | 110 grams (0.24 pounds) |
Dimensions | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | - |
Launch cost | $1,300 | $119 |