Samsung NX2000 vs Sony S950
89 Imaging
63 Features
68 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Released November 2013
- Superseded the Samsung NX1100
- New Model is Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced February 2009
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony S950 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung NX2000 and Sony S950, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and S950 (10MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and S950 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe NX2000 was brought out 4 years later than the S950 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NX2000 grades versus the S950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony S950 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony S950
NX2000 | S950 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | February 2009 | Fresher by 59 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.7" | 2.7" | Larger display (+1") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 230k | Crisper display (+922k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung NX2000
S950 | NX2000 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony S950
NX2000 | S950 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX2000 features exterior measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung NX2000 and Sony S950 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX2000 and the S950.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and S950 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and S950.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX2000 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX2000 will offer you extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent NX2000 should have an edge in sensor tech.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony S950 Specifications
Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-11-30 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 21 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,152k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.50 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 228 grams (0.50 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $599 | $130 |