Samsung NX500 vs Sony S2100
87 Imaging
68 Features
80 Overall
72
93 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony S2100
NX500 | S2100 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | January 2010 | Newer by 62 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 230k | Clearer display (+806k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung NX500
S2100 | NX500 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony S2100
NX500 | S2100 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Samsung NX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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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 |