Samsung SL30 vs Sony S2000
95 Imaging
32 Features
14 Overall
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93 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
- Also Known as ES15
(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

Samsung SL30 vs Sony S2000 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung SL30 versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL30 (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SL30 was brought out 10 months before the S2000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SL30 matches up vs the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are available at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony S2000
SL30 | S2000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung SL30
S2000 | SL30 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 10 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony S2000
SL30 | S2000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Samsung SL30 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL30 has got outer measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has proportions 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 SL30 versus Sony S2000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SL30 compared to the S2000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL30 and S2000.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images however you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older SL30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

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Samsung SL30 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Also called | ES15 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | 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 per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $93 | $225 |