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Samsung NX200 vs Sony S2000

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung NX200 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX100
  • New Model is Samsung NX210
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Samsung NX200 versus Sony S2000, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX200 was revealed 2 years after the S2000 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX200 matches up vs the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony S2000

 NX200 S2000 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 27 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung NX200

 S2000 NX200 

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony S2000

 NX200 S2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung NX200 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX200 features external dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the NX200 versus the S2000.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and S2000 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX200 and S2000.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX200 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX200 will resolve more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent NX200 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography factors
Sony S2000 Portrait photography factors
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography advice
Sony S2000 Street photography advice
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (223 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography highlights
Sony S2000 Sports photography highlights
55
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography info
Sony S2000 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition (223g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2000 Landscape photography highlights
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
27
good sized screen (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging info
Sony S2000 Vlogging info
34
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (223g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony S2000
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-28 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 1280 x 720 (60 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223g (0.49 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 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 Single Single
Cost at launch $818 $225