Samsung NX mini vs Sony H55
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![Samsung NX mini front Samsung NX mini front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-NX-mini/Samsung-NX-mini-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55/Sony-H55-front.jpg)
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Introduced March 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced June 2010
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony H55 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX mini and Sony H55, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and H55 (14MP) and the NX mini (1") and H55 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.
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The NX mini was announced 3 years after the H55 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the NX mini matches up against the H55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony H55 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX mini and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony H55
NX mini | H55 | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 46 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung NX mini
H55 | NX mini |
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Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony H55
NX mini | H55 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Samsung NX mini vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX mini features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX mini and Sony H55 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the NX mini versus the H55.
![Samsung NX mini vs Sony H55 size comparison Samsung NX mini vs Sony H55 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX-mini-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and H55 is 93 and 92 respectively.
![Samsung NX mini vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison Samsung NX mini vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX-mini-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung NX mini vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and H55.
Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX mini with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX mini will provide you with greater detail with its extra 6.5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent NX mini should have an edge in sensor innovation.
![Samsung NX mini vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison Samsung NX mini vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-NX-mini-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung NX mini vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung NX mini vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung NX mini vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX-mini-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H55-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony H55 Specifications
Samsung NX mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-03-19 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.5MP | 14MP |
Anti alias 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 | 12800 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 21 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX-M | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 2 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 196 gr (0.43 lbs) | 200 gr (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | B740 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $530 | $235 |