Samsung NX5 vs Sony S2000
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony S2000
NX5 | S2000 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung NX5
S2000 | NX5 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony S2000
NX5 | S2000 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Analyze the Samsung NX5 versus Sony S2000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and S2000 is 80 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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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 |