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Samsung DV150F vs Sony S2000

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung DV150F vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 DV150F vs Sony S2000 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung DV150F and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was introduced 3 years later than the S2000 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the DV150F matches up vs the S2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony S2000

 DV150F S2000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 37 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung DV150F

 S2000 DV150F 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony S2000

 DV150F S2000 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV150F has exterior measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the DV150F vs the S2000.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and S2000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and S2000.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung DV150F to provide you with greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent DV150F will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography features
Sony S2000 Portrait photography features
35
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung DV150F
Street photography with Sony S2000
56
lighter than average (116 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
36
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (116g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
27
decent sized screen (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging information
Sony S2000 Vlogging information
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has face detection focus
lighter than average (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony S2000
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116g (0.26 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $150 $225