Samsung NX10 vs Sony S2100
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched April 2010
- Later Model is Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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
- Released January 2010
Samsung NX10 vs Sony S2100 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Samsung NX10 vs Sony S2100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe NX10 was brought out 3 months after the S2100 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NX10 grades against the S2100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX10 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX10 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony S2100
NX10 | S2100 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung NX10
S2100 | NX10 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony S2100
NX10 | S2100 | |||
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Released | April 2010 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX10 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX10 comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX10 vs Sony S2100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the NX10 vs the S2100.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and S2100 is 80 and 93 respectively.
Samsung NX10 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and S2100.
Clearly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX10 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX10 will offer you extra detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Samsung NX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-04-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIM Engine | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 614k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 499g (1.10 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 572 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $626 | $0 |