Samsung NX10 vs Sony A550

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung NX10 and Sony A550, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the A550 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX10 was released 4 months after the A550 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX10 scores vs the A550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX10 comes with outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony A550 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX10 and Sony A550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the NX10 vs the A550.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and A550 is 80 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX10 and A550.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung NX10 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.