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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony S950

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Successor is Samsung NX1100
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony S950 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung NX1000 and Sony S950, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and S950 (10MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and S950 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The NX1000 was introduced 3 years after the S950 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX1000 scores versus the S950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony S950

 NX1000 S950 
AnnouncedApril 2012February 2009Newer by 39 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung NX1000

 S950 NX1000 

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony S950

 NX1000 S950 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1000 enjoys physical dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the NX1000 versus the S950.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and S950 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and S950.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX1000 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will provide more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern NX1000 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography info
Sony S950 Portrait photography info
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Street photography camera
Sony S950 as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography highlights
Sony S950 Sports photography highlights
56
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Travel photography information
Sony S950 Travel photography information
68
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography features
Sony S950 Landscape photography features
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S950 as a Vlogging camera
34
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
9
no video shooting
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony S950
 Samsung NX1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-04-19 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 840 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $388 $130