Samsung CL5 vs Sony S2000
95 Imaging
32 Features
14 Overall
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93 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
- 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
- Announced February 2009
- Alternative Name is PL10
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 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
- Revealed January 2010
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Following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung CL5 versus Sony S2000, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the CL5 (9MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is fairly close but the CL5 (1/2.5") and S2000 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe CL5 was introduced 10 months before the S2000 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the CL5 scores versus the S2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Sony S2000
| CL5 | S2000 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung CL5
| S2000 | CL5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 10 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Sony S2000
| CL5 | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Samsung CL5 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL5 offers exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the CL5 and the S2000.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Samsung CL5 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CL5 and S2000.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CL5 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony S2000 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged CL5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung CL5 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
| Samsung CL5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung CL5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
| Also called as | PL10 | - |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-02-23 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.5 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 16 secs | 1 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 141 gr (0.31 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 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 ID | - | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $391 | $225 |