Samsung NX200 vs Sony S2100
90 Imaging
61 Features
57 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
- Launched February 2012
- Succeeded the Samsung NX100
- Replacement is Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Launched January 2010
Samsung NX200 vs Sony S2100 Overview
Following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung NX200 and Sony S2100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NX200 was brought out 2 years after the S2100 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX200 matches up against the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX200 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony S2100
NX200 | S2100 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 27 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung NX200
S2100 | NX200 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony S2100
NX200 | S2100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX200 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX200 features exterior measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX200 and Sony S2100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the NX200 versus the S2100.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and S2100 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Samsung NX200 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and S2100.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX200 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX200 will deliver extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern NX200 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Samsung NX200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 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 | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 614k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 Overall 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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | 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 |
Launch pricing | $818 | $0 |