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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W550

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W550 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(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
Sony W550
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony W550

 NX210 W550 
ReleasedAugust 2012July 2011Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung NX210

 W550 NX210 

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony W550

 NX210 W550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and W550 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W550 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX210
Street photography with Sony W550
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (222g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography highlights
Sony W550 Sports photography highlights
56
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX210
Travel photography with Sony W550
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W550 Landscape photography highlights
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging features
Sony W550 Vlogging features
34
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony W550
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
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