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Samsung NX mini vs Sony H55

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung NX mini vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(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
Sony H55
(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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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony H55

 NX mini H55 
AnnouncedMarch 2014June 2010More modern by 46 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung NX mini

 H55 NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony H55

 NX mini H55 
Display dimension3"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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography advice
Sony H55 Portrait photography advice
71
manual focus
MP count decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography highlights
Sony H55 Street photography highlights
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition (196g)
no image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography information
Sony H55 Sports photography information
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
better than average battery (650 shots)
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography factors
Sony H55 Travel photography factors
76
better than average battery (650 per charge)
lighter than competition (196 grams)
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
67
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography features
Sony H55 Landscape photography features
68
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX mini
Vlogging with Sony H55
38
touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
lighter than competition (196 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony H55
 Samsung NX miniSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
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