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Samsung SL202 vs Sony S2000

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL50
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony S2000 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Samsung SL202 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL202 (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SL202 was revealed 10 months prior to the S2000 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the SL202 matches up versus the S2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony S2000

 SL202 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung SL202

 S2000 SL202 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony S2000

 SL202 S2000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung SL202 comes with outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Samsung SL202 vs Sony S2000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SL202 vs the S2000.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL202 and S2000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL202 and S2000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of files although you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SL202 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
25
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography highlights
Sony S2000 Street photography highlights
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL202
Sports photography with Sony S2000
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography information
Sony S2000 Landscape photography information
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
27
nice screen size (3")
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging features
Sony S2000 Vlogging features
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony S2000
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Otherwise known as PL50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-17 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 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 SLB-10A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $140 $225