Samsung NX mini vs Sony A550
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony A550 Key Specs
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- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Launched March 2014
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- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Released December 2009
- Earlier Model is Sony A100
Samsung NX mini vs Sony A550 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX mini versus Sony A550, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and A550 (14MP) and the NX mini (1") and A550 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NX mini was unveiled 4 years later than the A550 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX mini matches up against the A550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony A550 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX mini and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony A550
NX mini | A550 | |||
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Released | March 2014 | December 2009 | More recent by 53 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A550 over the Samsung NX mini
A550 | NX mini | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 461k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony A550
NX mini | A550 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung NX mini vs Sony A550 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX mini has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A550 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).
Check out the Samsung NX mini versus Sony A550 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the NX mini against the A550.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and A550 is 93 and 63 respectively.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony A550 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and A550.
Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX mini with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX mini will resolve more detail having an extra 6.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger NX mini is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony A550 Specifications
Samsung NX mini | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX mini | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2014-03-19 | 2009-12-09 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.5 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX-M | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 2 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 196g (0.43 lb) | 632g (1.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 807 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 images | 480 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | B740 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $530 | $749 |