Samsung NX1100 vs Sony S2100

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony S2100, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1100 was brought out 3 years later than the S2100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NX1100 matches up against the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX1100 has got exterior measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the NX1100 and the S2100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and S2100 is 90 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1100 and S2100.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX1100 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will render greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher NX1100 provides an advantage in sensor tech.