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Samsung NX1 vs Sony W550

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W550 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(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
Sony W550
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony W550

 NX1 W550 
RevealedSeptember 2014July 2011Newer by 39 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung NX1

 W550 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony W550

 NX1 W550 
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and W550 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W550 Portrait photography highlights
80
has manual focus
high MP (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography advice
Sony W550 Street photography advice
74
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (550g)
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX1
Sports photography with Sony W550
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
high MP (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX1
Travel photography with Sony W550
74
lighter than average in class (550 grams)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
high MP (28 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W550 as a Landscape photography camera
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
high MP (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
42
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging information
Sony W550 Vlogging information
34
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
lighter than average in class (550 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
29
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony W550
 Samsung NX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
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