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Samsung NX500 vs Sony S2100

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung NX500 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX300
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX500 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung NX500 vs Sony S2100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The NX500 was launched 5 years after the S2100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the NX500 scores against the S2100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony S2100

 NX500 S2100 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2010Newer by 62 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k230kClearer display (+806k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung NX500

 S2100 NX500 

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony S2100

 NX500 S2100 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung NX500 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX500 enjoys external measurements 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 S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX500 vs Sony S2100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX500 against the S2100.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and S2100 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and S2100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX500 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX500 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer NX500 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
fantastic sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
81
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX500 Sports photography factors
Sony S2100 Sports photography factors
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
fantastic sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX500
Travel photography with Sony S2100
78
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
fantastic sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
fantastic sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 Vlogging info
Sony S2100 Vlogging info
34
has touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic port
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Sony S2100
 Samsung NX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-02-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe 5 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 28MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6480 x 4320 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 209 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,036 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash options Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video data format H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 287 gr (0.63 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 1379 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $800 $0