Samsung NX200 vs Sony A550

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung NX200 and Sony A550, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and A550 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX200 was introduced 2 years later than the A550 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX200 matches up against the A550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX200 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX200 Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX200 features outer dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A550 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX200 and Sony A550 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX200 against the A550.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and A550 is 90 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX200 and A550.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX200 to resolve extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger NX200 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.