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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S2000

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched February 2006
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S2000 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony S2000, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1L was unveiled 4 years prior to the S2000 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the GX-1L scores versus the S2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony S2000

 GX-1L S2000 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung GX-1L

 S2000 GX-1L 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2006Fresher by 47 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony S2000

 GX-1L S2000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L has external measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony S2000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GX-1L against the S2000.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and S2000 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and S2000.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony S2000 will offer more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
50
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution (6 megapixels)
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography info
Sony S2000 Street photography info
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (570g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography advice
Sony S2000 Sports photography advice
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography highlights
Sony S2000 Travel photography highlights
52
lighter than others (570g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography advice
Sony S2000 Landscape photography advice
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
27
nice screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony S2000
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2006-02-24 2010-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2008 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 210k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.50 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570 grams (1.26 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 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 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $225