Samsung NX20 vs Sony S2000

Here is a in depth comparison of the Samsung NX20 and Sony S2000, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX20 was launched 2 years later than the S2000 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NX20 grades vs the S2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX20 features outside dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX20 compared to the S2000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and S2000 is 83 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and S2000.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX20 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX20 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX20 will have an edge in sensor tech.