Samsung NX2000 vs Sony S950

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.