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Samsung NX100 vs Sony H55

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung NX100 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Updated by Samsung NX200
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony H55 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung NX100 and Sony H55, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very well matched but the NX100 (APS-C) and H55 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The NX100 was unveiled 3 months after the H55 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the NX100 scores against the H55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony H55

 NX100 H55 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung NX100

 H55 NX100 

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony H55

 NX100 H55 
LaunchedSeptember 2010June 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Samsung NX100 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX100 has outer dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX100 and Sony H55 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX100 compared to the H55.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and H55 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX100 and H55.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX100 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX100 will resolve greater detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H55 as a Portrait photography camera
73
focusing manually
good resolution (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography info
Sony H55 Street photography info
76
has image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
60
has image stabilization
good resolution (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (420 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
has no phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 Travel photography advice
Sony H55 Travel photography advice
66
great battery (420 CIPA)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
67
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 Landscape photography information
Sony H55 Landscape photography information
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization
good resolution (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (420 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX100
Vlogging with Sony H55
31
has image stabilization
supports face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
28
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony H55
 Samsung NX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-14 2010-06-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech VGA AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282g (0.62 lbs) 200g (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 563 not tested
Other
Battery life 420 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $386 $235