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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W550

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W550 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(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
Sony W550
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony W550

 NX mini W550 
RevealedMarch 2014July 2011More modern by 33 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung NX mini

 W550 NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony W550

 NX mini W550 
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W550 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and W550 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography information
Sony W550 Portrait photography information
71
focusing manually
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography factors
Sony W550 Street photography factors
81
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than others (196g)
no image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography info
Sony W550 Sports photography info
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
good battery power (650 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography factors
Sony W550 Travel photography factors
76
good battery power (650 per charge)
lighter than others (196 grams)
has touch focus
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX mini
Landscape photography with Sony W550
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
good battery power (650 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
42
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
Sony W550 as a Vlogging camera
38
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
lighter than others (196g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony W550
 Samsung NX miniSony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
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