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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony S950

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(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  • Superseded the Samsung NX1100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
Sony S950
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony S950

 NX2000 S950 
AnnouncedNovember 2013February 2009Fresher by 59 months
Display dimensions3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung NX2000

 S950 NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony S950

 NX2000 S950 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and S950 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography features
Sony S950 Portrait photography features
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography features
Sony S950 Street photography features
77
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
lighter than average (228g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX2000
Sports photography with Sony S950
61
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX2000
Travel photography with Sony S950
72
lighter than average (228g)
offers focus via touch
good MP (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography details
Sony S950 Landscape photography details
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (3.7")
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging highlights
Sony S950 Vlogging highlights
35
touchscreen
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (228 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic port
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony S950
 Samsung NX2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
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