Samsung NX500 vs Sony W550
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Released February 2015
- Succeeded the Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released July 2011
Samsung NX500 vs Sony W550 Overview
Here is a extended overview of the Samsung NX500 versus Sony W550, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and W550 (14MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and W550 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX500 was brought out 3 years later than the W550 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX500 matches up vs the W550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony W550 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony W550
NX500 | W550 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | July 2011 | Fresher by 44 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 230k | Clearer display (+806k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung NX500
W550 | NX500 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony W550
NX500 | W550 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung NX500 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX500 comes with external measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Compare the Samsung NX500 versus Sony W550 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX500 vs the W550.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX500 and W550 is 87 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and W550.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX500 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX500 will offer you more detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern NX500 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony W550 Specifications
Samsung NX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2015-02-06 | 2011-07-24 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIMe 5 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,036 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.265 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 287g (0.63 pounds) | 110g (0.24 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 87 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1379 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | - |
Launch price | $800 | $119 |