Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H55

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony H55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.