Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W550

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.