Samsung NX300 vs Sony W550
86 Imaging
63 Features
73 Overall
67
96 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Launched November 2013
- Superseded the Samsung NX210
- Replacement is Samsung NX500
(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
- Introduced July 2011
Samsung NX300 vs Sony W550 Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony W550 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony W550
NX300 | W550 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | July 2011 | Newer by 29 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 768k | 230k | Clearer screen (+538k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung NX300
W550 | NX300 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony W550
NX300 | W550 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung NX300 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony W550 Specifications
Samsung NX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-11-24 | 2011-07-24 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe IV | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 247 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 768k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 331 gr (0.73 lb) | 110 gr (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 76 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 942 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | - |
Launch price | $750 | $119 |