Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W550

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W550, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and W550 (14MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and W550 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX1100 was revealed 21 months after the W550 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the NX1100 scores against the W550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1100 has got external 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).

Look at the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony W550 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the NX1100 versus the W550.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and W550 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1100 and W550.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX1100 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX1100 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.