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Samsung NX1 vs Sony S2000

Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung NX1 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2014
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung NX1 versus Sony S2000, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX1 was launched 4 years later than the S2000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NX1 matches up against the S2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony S2000

 NX1 S2000 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2010Fresher by 58 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung NX1

 S2000 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony S2000

 NX1 S2000 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 offers outside measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the NX1 and the S2000.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and S2000 is 66 and 93 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and S2000.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX1 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern NX1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX1
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
80
focusing manually
megapixel count amazing (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1
Street photography with Sony S2000
74
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography details
Sony S2000 Travel photography details
74
lighter than competition in class (550g)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count amazing (28 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography factors
Sony S2000 Landscape photography factors
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count amazing (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
27
screen is a good size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging information
Sony S2000 Vlogging information
34
touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
lighter than competition in class (550g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony S2000
 Samsung NX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-15 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe 5 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 28MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6480 x 4320 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 209 9
Cross focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,036 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m (ISO 100) 3.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video format H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 grams (1.21 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 1363 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1900 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,500 $225