Samsung NX300M vs Sony S2100

Below is a thorough assessment of the Samsung NX300M vs Sony S2100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX300M was announced 3 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the NX300M scores against the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300M and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300M enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX300M vs Sony S2100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the NX300M vs the S2100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and S2100 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and S2100.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX300M with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX300M will offer extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern NX300M is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.