Samsung NX2000 vs Sony S2100

The following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony S2100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The NX2000 was manufactured 3 years after the S2100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX2000 matches up against the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX2000 features physical measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony S2100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX2000 versus the S2100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and S2100 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and S2100.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX2000 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX2000 will produce greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern NX2000 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.