Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A550

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony A550, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and A550 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was manufactured 3 years after the A550 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NX1100 matches up against the A550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 has got outer measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A550 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

See the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony A550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the NX1100 and the A550.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and A550 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1100 and A550.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung NX1100 to result in greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent NX1100 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.