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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H55

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX3000
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 NX2000 vs Sony H55 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony H55, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and H55 (14MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and H55 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The NX2000 was unveiled 3 years after the H55 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX2000 matches up versus the H55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony H55

 NX2000 H55 
IntroducedNovember 2013June 2010Newer by 43 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung NX2000

 H55 NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony H55

 NX2000 H55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX2000 comes with outer measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX2000 against the H55.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and H55 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and H55.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX2000 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX2000 will render more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer NX2000 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography info
Sony H55 Portrait photography info
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography highlights
Sony H55 Street photography highlights
77
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
lighter than average (228 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography highlights
Sony H55 Sports photography highlights
61
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H55 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than average (228g)
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
67
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging information
Sony H55 Vlogging information
35
has touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (228 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic socket
28
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony H55
 Samsung NX2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-30 2010-06-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
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 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7" 3"
Display resolution 1,152 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 gr (0.50 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $599 $235