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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S2000

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S2000 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony S2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was brought out 2 years after the S2000 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades against the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony S2000

 Galaxy Camera 4G S2000 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2010Newer by 33 months
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 S2000 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony S2000

 Galaxy Camera 4G S2000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G offers outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony S2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G vs the S2000.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and S2000 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and S2000.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to deliver greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 4G provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography factors
Sony S2000 Portrait photography factors
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography highlights
Sony S2000 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Sports photography with Sony S2000
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
47
rather wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging advice
Sony S2000 Vlogging advice
36
rather wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony S2000
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-29 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution - 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 2 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $550 $225