Samsung NX210 vs Sony W550

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.