Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W550
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63 Features
68 Overall
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Announced November 2013
- Replaced the Samsung NX1100
- Successor is Samsung NX3000
(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
- Introduced July 2011

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W550 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony W550, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and W550 (14MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and W550 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

The NX2000 was announced 2 years after the W550 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX2000 grades versus the W550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W550 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX2000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX2000 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony W550
NX2000 | W550 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 29 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+922k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung NX2000
W550 | NX2000 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony W550
NX2000 | W550 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX2000 has got outside measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony W550 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the NX2000 compared to the W550.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and W550 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX2000 and W550.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX2000 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will give extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent NX2000 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W550 Specifications
Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2013-11-30 | 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 | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing 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 | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,152k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 228g (0.50 pounds) | 110g (0.24 pounds) |
Dimensions | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 75 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 908 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | - |
Cost at launch | $599 | $119 |