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Samsung SL102 vs Sony S2000

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES55
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung SL102 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL102 (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was launched 12 months earlier than the S2000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the SL102 matches up vs the S2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony S2000

 SL102 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung SL102

 S2000 SL102 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony S2000

 SL102 S2000 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung SL102 has got outside dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Samsung SL102 and Sony S2000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL102 compared to the S2000.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and S2000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL102 and S2000.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged SL102 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
25
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography features
Sony S2000 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography highlights
Sony S2000 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography information
Sony S2000 Landscape photography information
27
great maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
27
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging highlights
Sony S2000 Vlogging highlights
30
great maximum aperture (f)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony S2000
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL102 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Also referred to as ES55 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $130 $225