Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W550

Let's look much closer at the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony W550, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and W550 (14MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and W550 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX3000 was announced 2 years later than the W550 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NX3000 grades against the W550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 has got external dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and 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 NX3000 versus Sony W550 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the NX3000 vs the W550.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and W550 is 89 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and W550.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX3000 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX3000 will provide more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger NX3000 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.