Samsung NX11 vs Sony S2100
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched December 2010
- Old Model is Samsung NX10
- Renewed by Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2010
Samsung NX11 vs Sony S2100 Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Samsung NX11 and Sony S2100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe NX11 was unveiled 12 months after the S2100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX11 matches up against the S2100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX11 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX11 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX11 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony S2100
NX11 | S2100 | |||
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Revealed | December 2010 | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung NX11
S2100 | NX11 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony S2100
NX11 | S2100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Samsung NX11 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX11 comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Samsung NX11 and Sony S2100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX11 vs the S2100.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and S2100 is 80 and 93 respectively.
Samsung NX11 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX11 and S2100.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX11 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX11 will show greater detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger NX11 will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Samsung NX11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-12-28 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DRIM Engine | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 614k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 499 grams (1.10 pounds) | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) |
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 | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 553 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $626 | $0 |