Samsung NX5 vs Sony H55
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched June 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010
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Lets look more closely at the Samsung NX5 versus Sony H55, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly similar but the NX5 (APS-C) and H55 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NX5 was brought out within a month of the H55 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NX5 matches up against the H55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony H55
| NX5 | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung NX5
| H55 | NX5 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony H55
| NX5 | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2010 |  | June 2010 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Samsung NX5 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX5 has got physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX5 compared to the H55.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and H55 is 80 and 92 respectively.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX5 and H55.
Plainly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX5 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX5 will offer greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively.
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony H55 Specifications
| Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-06-01 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DRIM Engine | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Total lenses | 32 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 499 gr (1.10 lb) | 200 gr (0.44 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 images | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $499 | $235 |