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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W550

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W550 Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Successor is Samsung NX1100
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W550 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W550, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and W550 (14MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and W550 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX1000 was manufactured 9 months later than the W550 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX1000 scores against the W550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony W550

 NX1000 W550 
LaunchedApril 2012July 2011More recent by 9 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung NX1000

 W550 NX1000 

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony W550

 NX1000 W550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1000 enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W550 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX1000 and the W550.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and W550 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1000 and W550.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX1000 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will render more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern NX1000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography information
Sony W550 Portrait photography information
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Street photography camera
Sony W550 as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (222g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography advice
Sony W550 Sports photography advice
56
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX1000
Travel photography with Sony W550
68
lighter than competitors (222g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography factors
Sony W550 Landscape photography factors
71
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
42
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX1000
Vlogging with Sony W550
34
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
29
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony W550
 Samsung NX1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-04-19 2011-07-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 110 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 840 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 -
Retail cost $388 $119