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Samsung NX20 vs Sony H55

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung NX20 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX11
  • Successor is Samsung NX30
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony H55 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Samsung NX20 versus Sony H55, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and H55 (14MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and H55 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX20 was introduced 23 months after the H55 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the NX20 scores versus the H55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony H55

 NX20 H55 
AnnouncedApril 2012June 2010More modern by 23 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung NX20

 H55 NX20 

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony H55

 NX20 H55 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung NX20 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 offers physical measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX20 versus Sony H55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX20 versus the H55.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and H55 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and H55.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX20 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX20 will deliver more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher NX20 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX20
Portrait photography with Sony H55
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 Street photography information
Sony H55 Street photography information
77
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX20
Sports photography with Sony H55
61
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography highlights
Sony H55 Travel photography highlights
77
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse mode
67
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography information
Sony H55 Landscape photography information
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX20
Vlogging with Sony H55
78
selfie friendly display
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
lighter than average in class (341g)
does not have image stabilization
28
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sony H55
 Samsung NX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-04-20 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
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 area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341 gr (0.75 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 785 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,100 $235