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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A550

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 front
Portability
63
Imaging
54
Features
65
Overall
58

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A550 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2014
Sony A550
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Revealed December 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A100
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A550 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung NX1 versus Sony A550, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and A550 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX1 was unveiled 4 years later than the A550 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the NX1 grades against the A550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony A550

 NX1 A550 
RevealedSeptember 2014December 2009More recent by 59 months
Display resolution1036k922kCrisper display (+114k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A550 over the Samsung NX1

 A550 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony A550

 NX1 A550 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A550 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1 has got physical measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony A550 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the NX1 and the A550.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A550 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and A550 is 66 and 63 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A550 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A550 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and A550.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung NX1 to render more detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NX1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A550 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A550 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography details
Sony A550 Portrait photography details
80
focusing manually
high MP (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
72
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography info
Sony A550 Street photography info
74
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment sealing
lighter than competition (550g)
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography info
Sony A550 Sports photography info
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
high MP (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery (480 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography features
Sony A550 Travel photography features
74
lighter than competition (550g)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
high MP (28MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
52
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (480 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography information
Sony A550 Landscape photography information
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
high MP (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
66
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
bad battery (480 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging factors
Sony A550 Vlogging factors
34
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
lighter than competition (550 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
no video
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony A550
 Samsung NX1Sony Alpha DSLR-A550
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1 Sony Alpha DSLR-A550
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2014-09-15 2009-12-09
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe 5 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6480 x 4320 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 209 9
Cross focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,036k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file format H.265 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lbs) 632 gr (1.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 83 66
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 21.9
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 11.8
DXO Low light score 1363 807
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 480 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1900 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,500 $749