Samsung NX300 vs Sony W550

Lets look much closer at the Samsung NX300 versus Sony W550, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and W550 (14MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and W550 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX300 was revealed 2 years after the W550 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX300 scores versus the W550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300 comes with exterior measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX300 versus Sony W550 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the NX300 compared to the W550.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and W550 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300 and W550.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX300 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX300 will provide more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger NX300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.