Samsung NX100 vs Sony H55
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung NX100 vs Sony H55 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony H55
NX100 | H55 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung NX100
H55 | NX100 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony H55
NX100 | H55 | |||
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Launched | September 2010 | June 2010 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and H55 is 88 and 92 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Samsung NX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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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 |