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Samsung EX2F vs Sony S2000

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung EX2F vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Revealed December 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony S2000 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Samsung EX2F versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is very similar but the EX2F (1/1.7") and S2000 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The EX2F was announced 2 years after the S2000 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX2F grades against the S2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony S2000

 EX2F S2000 
IntroducedDecember 2012January 2010Newer by 36 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung EX2F

 S2000 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony S2000

 EX2F S2000 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung EX2F vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F offers exterior dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX2F compared to the S2000.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and S2000 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and S2000.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung EX2F will offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher EX2F should have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography factors
Sony S2000 Portrait photography factors
42
manual focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
68
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (294g)
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
Sports photography with Sony S2000
31
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography details
Sony S2000 Travel photography details
66
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (294 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography features
Sony S2000 Landscape photography features
53
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
27
screen size is good (3")
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
Vlogging with Sony S2000
71
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than competitors (294 grams)
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony S2000
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-12-18 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed - 1s
Max shutter speed - 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294 gr (0.65 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 209 not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $478 $225