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Samsung NX5 vs Sony S2000

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung NX5 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Samsung NX5 versus Sony S2000, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The NX5 was manufactured 5 months later than the S2000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX5 matches up against the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony S2000

 NX5 S2000 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung NX5

 S2000 NX5 

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony S2000

 NX5 S2000 
RevealedJune 2010January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung NX5 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX5 enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the NX5 and the S2000.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and S2000 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX5 and S2000.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX5 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX5 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 Portrait photography info
Sony S2000 Portrait photography info
73
manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 Street photography advice
Sony S2000 Street photography advice
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 Sports photography information
Sony S2000 Sports photography information
52
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography information
Sony S2000 Travel photography information
63
great battery pack (400 per charge)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography features
Sony S2000 Landscape photography features
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 Vlogging factors
Sony S2000 Vlogging factors
24
offers face detection autofocus
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (499g)
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sony S2000
 Samsung NX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-01 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIM Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 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
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $499 $225