Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A550

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A550, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and A550 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was released 4 years after the A550 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX3000 grades vs the A550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX3000 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 has exterior measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A550 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the NX3000 vs the A550.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and A550 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and A550.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung NX3000 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer NX3000 provides an advantage in sensor technology.