Samsung NX210 vs Sony A550

Following is a detailed overview of the Samsung NX210 vs Sony A550, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and A550 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX210 was released 2 years after the A550 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NX210 grades vs the A550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX210 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 provides external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A550 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the NX210 and the A550.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and A550 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and A550.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung NX210 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger NX210 provides an advantage in sensor technology.