Samsung NX100 vs Sony W550

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung NX100 versus Sony W550, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the W550 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the NX100 (APS-C) and W550 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The NX100 was announced 10 months prior to the W550 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NX100 scores vs the W550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX100 has got 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) and the Sony W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX100 versus Sony W550 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX100 vs the W550.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and W550 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX100 and W550.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX100 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX100 will give you extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged NX100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.