Samsung NX mini vs Sony W550
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68 Overall
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Released March 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed July 2011
Samsung NX mini vs Sony W550 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Samsung NX mini and Sony W550, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and W550 (14MP) and the NX mini (1") and W550 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX mini was unveiled 2 years after the W550 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX mini matches up against the W550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony W550 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX mini & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony W550
NX mini | W550 | |||
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Revealed | March 2014 | July 2011 | More modern by 33 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung NX mini
W550 | NX mini |
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Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony W550
NX mini | W550 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung NX mini vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX mini enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Compare the Samsung NX mini and Sony W550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the NX mini and the W550.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and W550 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and W550.
As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX mini with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX mini will deliver more detail having an extra 6.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent NX mini is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W550 Specifications
Samsung NX mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-03-19 | 2011-07-24 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.5 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 21 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX-M | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 2 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 196 gr (0.43 lb) | 110 gr (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | B740 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | - |
Launch cost | $530 | $119 |