Samsung NX500 vs Sony W550

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.