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Samsung NX5 vs Sony S2100

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung NX5 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(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
Sony S2100
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony S2100

 NX5 S2100 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung NX5

 S2100 NX5 

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony S2100

 NX5 S2100 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and S2100 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX5
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
73
manual focus
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 Street photography information
Sony S2100 Street photography information
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others (499g)
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX5
Sports photography with Sony S2100
52
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery life (400 shots)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography features
Sony S2100 Travel photography features
63
great battery life (400 shots)
decent MP (15MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (499g)
screen is not selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography information
Sony S2100 Landscape photography information
68
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (400 shots)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
27
screen size is good (3")
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX5
Vlogging with Sony S2100
24
supports face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than others (499 grams)
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sony S2100
 Samsung NX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
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