Samsung NX1 vs Sony S2100

Here is a thorough review of the Samsung NX1 versus Sony S2100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The NX1 was introduced 4 years later than the S2100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX1 scores versus the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 has got exterior dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX1 versus Sony S2100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the NX1 versus the S2100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and S2100 is 66 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and S2100.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX1 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX1 will show greater detail using its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer NX1 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.