Samsung NX mini vs Sony S2100

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX mini vs Sony S2100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the NX mini (1") and S2100 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The NX mini was brought out 4 years after the S2100 which is a fairly big gap 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 S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX mini scores vs the S2100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX mini and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX mini has got outside measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX mini vs Sony S2100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the NX mini against the S2100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and S2100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and S2100.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX mini will provide you with greater detail having its extra 8.5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer NX mini is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.