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Samsung CL80 vs Sony S2000

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung CL80 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
Sony S2000
(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
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony S2000 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung CL80 versus Sony S2000, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was manufactured about the same time to the S2000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the CL80 scores against the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony S2000

 CL80 S2000 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung CL80

 S2000 CL80 

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony S2000

 CL80 S2000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 has external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Samsung CL80 versus Sony S2000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the CL80 versus the S2000.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and S2000.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung CL80 to show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography info
Sony S2000 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (160 grams)
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography details
Sony S2000 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography factors
Sony S2000 Travel photography factors
60
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (160 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
37
very good size screen (3.7")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging features
Sony S2000 Vlogging features
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than average (160g)
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony S2000
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Also referred to as ST5500 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4334 x 3256 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 SLB-11A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $225