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Samsung NX200 vs Sony H55

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung NX200 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX100
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX210
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
  • Introduced June 2010
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony H55 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung NX200 vs Sony H55, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and H55 (14MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and H55 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX200 was unveiled 21 months after the H55 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX200 grades versus the H55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony H55

 NX200 H55 
IntroducedFebruary 2012June 2010Newer by 21 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung NX200

 H55 NX200 

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony H55

 NX200 H55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung NX200 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX200 provides outer dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX200 vs Sony H55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX200 vs the H55.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and H55 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX200 and H55.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX200 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX200 will show greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent NX200 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography details
Sony H55 Portrait photography details
76
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX200
Street photography with Sony H55
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (223 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography factors
Sony H55 Sports photography factors
55
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX200
Travel photography with Sony H55
68
lighter than competition (223 grams)
good MP (20MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
67
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX200
Landscape photography with Sony H55
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging information
Sony H55 Vlogging information
34
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (223g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
28
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony H55
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-28 2010-06-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223g (0.49 pounds) 200g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $818 $235