Samsung NX10 vs Sony H55

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX10 and Sony H55, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the NX10 (APS-C) and H55 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX10 was launched 2 months before the H55 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NX10 grades against the H55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX10 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX10 enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the NX10 versus the H55.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and H55 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX10 and H55.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX10 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX10 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively.