Samsung NX3000 vs Sony H55

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony H55, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and H55 (14MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and H55 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The NX3000 was brought out 4 years later than the H55 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NX3000 grades versus the H55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 enjoys physical measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX3000 and the H55.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and H55 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and H55.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX3000 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will offer greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent NX3000 provides an advantage in sensor tech.