Samsung DV300F vs Sony S2000

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Samsung DV300F and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was launched 2 years after the S2000 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the DV300F matches up against the S2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV300F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung DV300F and Sony S2000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the DV300F compared to the S2000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and S2000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and S2000.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung DV300F to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher DV300F is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.