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Comparison of Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 and Samsung NX1000 [S]ave

Attribute
Samsung NX1000 ×
Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 ×
General
ModelSamsung NX1000Sony Alpha DSLR-A550
BrandSamsungSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.samsung.comhttps://www.sony.com/
Model numberNX1000DSLR-A550
Camera formatCompact System CameraSLR
Release year (year)20122009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)114137
Width (mm)3884
Height (mm)63104
Weight (g)400912
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSamsungSony
Effective megapixels (MP)20.314.2
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)369.72369.72
Sensor width (mm)23.723.7
Sensor height (mm)15.615.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.335.16
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score7266
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.821.9
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.411.8
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)840807
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 1024(1.0 mp 1:1)
  • 1728 x 1152(2.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2000 x 2000(4.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2640 x 2640(7.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2944 x 1656(4.9 mp 16:9)
  • 2976 x 1984(5.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3712 x 2088(7.8 mp 16:9)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2288 x 1280(2.9 mp other)
  • 2288 x 1520(3.5 mp other)
  • 3344 x 1872(6.3 mp other)
  • 3344 x 2224(7.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4592 x 2576(11.8 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3056(14.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • .srw 12-bit raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)8.26.7
Video Capture
Can take movies+-
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x810
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
-
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (H.264) with AAC audio-
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSamsung NXSony Alpha (Minolta A)
LensSamsung 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 II ED NXSony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)30.00 - 77.0027.00 - 83.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)20.00 - 50.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)2.53
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)28-
Filter thread (mm)4055
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type15-point Contrast Detection; has single-point and 35-point closeup modes; Face Detection : Max. 10 faces9-point TTL phase detection (one cross-type sensor) with eye-start AF; Wide, Spot, Local modes
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder type-SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.0 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)-0.53
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)-0.8
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-14
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)100200
Iso settingsAuto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (1 or 1/3 EV steps)Auto (200-1600), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 7-step a/b + g/m adjust
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • daylight fluorescent
  • flash
  • kelvin color temp.
  • neutral fluorescent
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes221-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot40-segment Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot; (1200 zone evaluative metering in Live View)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene: Panorama (Live, 3D), Beauty shot, Night, Landscape, Portrait, Children, Sports, Close-Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, BacklightPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night Portrait/Night View
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • 1st curtain
  • 2nd curtain
  • auto
  • auto+red-eye reduction
  • fill-in
  • fill-in+red-eye reduction
  • off
  • smart flash
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • high-speed sync
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync
  • wireless
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)812
Flash range descriptionBundled SEF8A flash has GN 8m at ISO 100Lens dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/1801/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoeHot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .srw 12-bit raw
  • raw
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired (sr2nx02) via usb
  • optional wireless or wired
Connections (extended)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • dc input
  • mini-hdmi
  • wired remote
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.470.41
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)1.310.41
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)419
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)8.26.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1015
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.60.18
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.120.18
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.830.22
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.10.07
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.666sQuick AF Live View shutter lag: 0.188s
Startup time (s)1.70.5
Play -> record time (s)1.10.4
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.53.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)320-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-950
Battery form factorProprietary BP1030Proprietary NP-FM500H
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BP1030 lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • intelli-studio 3.0
  • pc auto backup
  • samsung raw converter 4
  • software/usb driver cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os (except intelli-studio)
  • windows
  • mac os x (v. 10.13+)
  • windows 2000/xp/vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSmart Link Hot Key, built-in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11n support, Mobile Link, Remote Viewfinder, Social Sharing, Email, CloudExmore CMOS Sensor, Variable-angle LCD, SteadyShot In-body Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Live View, Auto HDR



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