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Samsung NX20 vs Sony S2000

Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung NX20 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX11
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX30
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony S2000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony S2000

 NX20 S2000 
AnnouncedApril 2012January 2010Fresher by 28 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung NX20

 S2000 NX20 

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony S2000

 NX20 S2000 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX20 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

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

Samsung NX20 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 Portrait photography information
Sony S2000 Portrait photography information
76
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 Street photography factors
Sony S2000 Street photography factors
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 Sports photography features
Sony S2000 Sports photography features
60
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography advice
Sony S2000 Travel photography advice
77
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography info
Sony S2000 Landscape photography info
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX20
Vlogging with Sony S2000
78
display is selfie friendly
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sony S2000
 Samsung NX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-04-20 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data 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 341 gr (0.75 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 785 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $1,100 $225