Samsung DV150F vs Sony S2000

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung DV150F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are available at Samsung DV150F Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

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.

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

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.