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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
68
Overall
64
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX3000
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX2000 versus Samsung SH100, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and SH100 (14MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and SH100 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX2000 was announced 2 years later than the SH100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NX2000 grades against the SH100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Samsung SH100

 NX2000 SH100 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2011More recent by 36 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Samsung NX2000

 SH100 NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Samsung SH100

 NX2000 SH100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX2000 features exterior measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX2000 versus Samsung SH100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX2000 versus the SH100.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and SH100 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX2000 and SH100.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX2000 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX2000 will give greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent NX2000 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SH100 Portrait photography highlights
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography details
Samsung SH100 Street photography details
77
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (228g)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Sports photography camera
61
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
26
decent MP (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competition in class (228g)
features focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
71
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging information
Samsung SH100 Vlogging information
35
touchscreen functionality
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic jack
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
does have external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Samsung SH100
 Samsung NX2000Samsung SH100
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX2000 Samsung SH100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-11-30 2011-01-04
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4230 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 21 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,152k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 gr (0.50 lbs) -
Dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $599 $200