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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S2000

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S2000 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony S2000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was launched 3 years later than the S2000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Galaxy Camera scores vs the S2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony S2000

 Galaxy Camera S2000 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2010More recent by 38 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S2000 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony S2000

 Galaxy Camera S2000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera features external measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera vs the S2000.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and S2000 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and S2000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to result in more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography details
Sony S2000 Portrait photography details
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Street photography with Sony S2000
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Sports photography with Sony S2000
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (300 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2000 Landscape photography highlights
50
manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
27
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging details
Sony S2000 Vlogging details
37
fairly wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
lighter than competition (300g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony S2000
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Also referred to as Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-02-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 300 gr (0.66 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical 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 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 - 2 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $450 $225