Samsung NX210 vs Sony W550
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Older Model is Samsung NX200
- Newer Model is Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released July 2011
Samsung NX210 vs Sony W550 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX210 and Sony W550, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and W550 (14MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and W550 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NX210 was revealed 13 months later than the W550 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the NX210 grades versus the W550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony W550 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony W550
NX210 | W550 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | July 2011 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung NX210
W550 | NX210 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony W550
NX210 | W550 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Samsung NX210 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX210 provides physical dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX210 and Sony W550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX210 vs the W550.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and W550 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and W550.
To sum up, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX210 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX210 will render extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer NX210 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W550 Specifications
Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2012-08-14 | 2011-07-24 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
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 area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
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 | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 614 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) | 110 grams (0.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 719 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | - |
Battery format | 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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | - |
Price at launch | $625 | $119 |