Samsung NX20 vs Sony S2100

Here is a thorough review of the Samsung NX20 and Sony S2100, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The NX20 was introduced 2 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the NX20 grades against the S2100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX20 has external measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the NX20 against the S2100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and S2100 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and S2100.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX20 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX20 will deliver more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher NX20 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.