Samsung NX500 vs Sony S2100

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.