Samsung NX300M vs Sony S2100
86 Imaging
62 Features
73 Overall
66
93 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2010
Samsung NX300M vs Sony S2100 Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Samsung NX300M vs Sony S2100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony S2100
NX300M | S2100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2010 | More recent by 37 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 768k | 230k | Crisper screen (+538k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung NX300M
S2100 | NX300M |
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Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony S2100
NX300M | S2100 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung NX300M vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung NX300M vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Samsung NX300M | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX300M | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-03 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIMe IV | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 247 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 768k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 1s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 331 gr (0.73 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $699 | $0 |