Samsung PL200 vs Sony S2000
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Announced July 2010
(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 PL200 vs Sony S2000 Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung PL200 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The PL200 was launched 7 months after the S2000 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the PL200 scores against the S2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The complete galleries are available at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony S2000
PL200 | S2000 | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung PL200
S2000 | PL200 |
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Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony S2000
PL200 | S2000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Samsung PL200 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung PL200 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Samsung PL200 vs Sony S2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the PL200 compared to the S2000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and S2000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL200 and S2000.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung PL200 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer PL200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung PL200 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Samsung PL200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung PL200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-07-21 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 170 grams (0.37 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 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 | BP70A | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $0 | $225 |