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Samsung NX100 vs Sony S2000

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung NX100 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX200
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
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX100 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung NX100 versus Sony S2000, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX100 was launched 9 months later than the S2000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the NX100 grades against the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony S2000

 NX100 S2000 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2010More recent by 9 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung NX100

 S2000 NX100 

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony S2000

 NX100 S2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung NX100 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX100 offers outer measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX100 versus Sony S2000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX100 and the S2000.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and S2000 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX100 and S2000.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX100 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX100 will render more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern NX100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX100
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
73
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
76
built in image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 Sports photography factors
Sony S2000 Sports photography factors
60
built in image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (420 shots)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
does not have phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 Travel photography factors
Sony S2000 Travel photography factors
66
great battery pack (420 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (420 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
27
decent sized screen (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX100
Vlogging with Sony S2000
31
built in image stabilization
features face detection focusing
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony S2000
 Samsung NX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-09-14 2010-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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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 15MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology VGA AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282 gr (0.62 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 563 not tested
Other
Battery life 420 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $386 $225