Samsung NX mini vs Sony S2000

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung NX mini vs Sony S2000, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the NX mini (1") and S2000 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX mini was revealed 4 years after the S2000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NX mini matches up against the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX mini & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NX mini and the S2000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and S2000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and S2000.

All in all, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will provide greater detail because of its extra 10.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger NX mini will have a benefit in sensor tech.