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Samsung NX200 vs Sony W550

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W550 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
  • Released February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX100
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX210
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony W550 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Samsung NX200 and Sony W550, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and W550 (14MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and W550 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX200 was manufactured 8 months later than the W550 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX200 scores against the W550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony W550

 NX200 W550 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2011Fresher by 8 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung NX200

 W550 NX200 

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony W550

 NX200 W550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 comes with physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W550 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX200 and Sony W550 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the NX200 versus the W550.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and W550 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and W550.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX200 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX200 will give you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher NX200 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W550 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Street photography camera
Sony W550 as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (223 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography info
Sony W550 Sports photography info
56
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W550 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (223g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX200
Landscape photography with Sony W550
71
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
42
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging information
Sony W550 Vlogging information
34
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (223g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic support
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony W550
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2012-02-28 2011-07-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
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 surface 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
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 grams (0.49 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One -
Price at launch $818 $119