Nikon 1 S2 vs Samsung NX2000

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon 1 S2 and Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the 1 S2 (1") and NX2000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 S2 was manufactured 6 months later than the NX2000 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 1 S2 matches up against the NX2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 S2 & Samsung NX2000. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 S2 enjoys external dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Nikon 1 S2 and Samsung NX2000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 1 S2 and the NX2000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 S2 and NX2000 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 S2 and NX2000.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 S2 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX2000 will render more detail due to its extra 5.8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively.