Samsung NX1 vs Sony W550
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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 NX1 vs Sony W550 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX1 vs Sony W550, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and W550 (14MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and W550 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX1 was introduced 3 years after the W550 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the NX1 matches up vs the W550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony W550 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony W550
NX1 | W550 | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | July 2011 | Newer by 39 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 230k | Crisper screen (+806k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung NX1
W550 | NX1 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony W550
NX1 | W550 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung NX1 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1 has exterior measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX1 vs Sony W550 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the NX1 compared to the W550.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and W550 is 66 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and W550.
As you can tell, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX1 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX1 will deliver greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NX1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony W550 Specifications
Samsung NX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2014-09-15 | 2011-07-24 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIMe 5 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 153 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,036 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 15.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m (ISO 100) | 3.80 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.265 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 550 grams (1.21 lb) | 110 grams (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 83 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1363 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1900 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | - |
Launch pricing | $1,500 | $119 |