Samsung NX3000 vs Sony S2100

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony S2100, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX3000 was brought out 4 years later than the S2100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the NX3000 matches up against the S2100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX3000 has got exterior measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the NX3000 and the S2100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and S2100 is 89 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX3000 and S2100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX3000 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX3000 will show greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX3000 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.