Samsung NX500 vs Sony S2000

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX500 and Sony S2000, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The NX500 was introduced 5 years after the S2000 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the NX500 scores vs the S2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX500 offers exterior dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX500 and Sony S2000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the NX500 and the S2000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX500 and S2000 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX500 and S2000.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX500 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX500 will give you extra detail using its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher NX500 should have an advantage in sensor technology.