Samsung GX-20 vs Sony S2000
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Announced January 2008
- Superseded the Samsung GX-10
(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
- Revealed January 2010

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony S2000 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Samsung GX-20 and Sony S2000, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

The GX-20 was manufactured 23 months prior to the S2000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the GX-20 scores versus the S2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony S2000
GX-20 | S2000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung GX-20
S2000 | GX-20 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2008 | Newer by 23 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony S2000
GX-20 | S2000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 features outer dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung GX-20 and Sony S2000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the GX-20 compared to the S2000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and S2000 is 58 and 93 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and S2000.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung GX-20 will offer extra detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2008-01-24 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 800 gr (1.76 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 68 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 714 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $850 | $225 |