Samsung NX5 vs Sony S2100
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Announced June 2010
(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
- Announced January 2010
Samsung NX5 vs Sony S2100 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung NX5 vs Sony S2100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX5 was unveiled 5 months later than the S2100 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX5 grades against the S2100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony S2100
NX5 | S2100 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung NX5
S2100 | NX5 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony S2100
NX5 | S2100 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Samsung NX5 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX5 enjoys physical measurements 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 S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Samsung NX5 vs Sony S2100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX5 versus the S2100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and S2100 is 80 and 93 respectively.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and S2100.
To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX5 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX5 will deliver more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 499g (1.10 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
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 Overall 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 style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $499 | $0 |