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Samsung NX11 vs Sony H55

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung NX11 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced December 2010
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX10
  • Renewed by Samsung NX20
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
  • Revealed June 2010
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony H55 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Samsung NX11 versus Sony H55, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the NX11 (APS-C) and H55 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The NX11 was introduced 7 months later than the H55 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NX11 scores vs the H55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony H55

 NX11 H55 
RevealedDecember 2010June 2010Fresher by 7 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung NX11

 H55 NX11 

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony H55

 NX11 H55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung NX11 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX11 has got physical 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) whilst the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX11 vs the H55.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and H55 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX11 and H55.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX11 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX11 will provide extra detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer NX11 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography details
Sony H55 Portrait photography details
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography info
Sony H55 Street photography info
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (499g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
52
MP count good (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography advice
Sony H55 Travel photography advice
63
good battery (400 per charge)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (499g)
display is not selfie friendly
67
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography information
Sony H55 Landscape photography information
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging information
Sony H55 Vlogging information
24
comes with face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony H55
 Samsung NX11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX11 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-12-28 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 14 megapixel
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 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 499g (1.10 pounds) 200g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images -
Form 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $626 $235