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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony S2000

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(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
  • Launched April 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1000
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX2000
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung NX1100 and Sony S2000, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The NX1100 was revealed 3 years later than the S2000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX1100 matches up against the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony S2000

 NX1100 S2000 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2010More recent by 40 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung NX1100

 S2000 NX1100 

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony S2000

 NX1100 S2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 comes with outer dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Samsung NX1100 and Sony S2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX1100 against the S2000.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and S2000 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1100 and S2000.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX1100 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX1100 will produce greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern NX1100 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography info
Sony S2000 Portrait photography info
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography details
Sony S2000 Street photography details
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography factors
Sony S2000 Sports photography factors
56
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography info
Sony S2000 Landscape photography info
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
27
decent sized screen (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging features
Sony S2000 Vlogging features
34
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony S2000
 Samsung NX1100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-04-11 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 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
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 852 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $600 $225