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Samsung NX300M vs Sony W550

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W550 Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony W550
(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
  • Announced July 2011
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony W550 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Samsung NX300M and Sony W550, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and W550 (14MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and W550 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The NX300M was brought out 18 months later than the W550 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NX300M scores against the W550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony W550

 NX300M W550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 18 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution768k230kCrisper screen (+538k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung NX300M

 W550 NX300M 

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony W550

 NX300M W550 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300M features outer measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX300M and Sony W550 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX300M against the W550.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W550 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and W550 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and W550.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX300M featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX300M will render greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer NX300M provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX300M
Portrait photography with Sony W550
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
Sony W550 as a Street photography camera
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography factors
Sony W550 Sports photography factors
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M Travel photography info
Sony W550 Travel photography info
66
has focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX300M
Landscape photography with Sony W550
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
42
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
Vlogging with Sony W550
33
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone port
29
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony W550
 Samsung NX300MSony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX300M Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-03 2011-07-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 247 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 768 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331g (0.73 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
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 not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Style 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 -
Launch cost $699 $119