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Samsung SL620 vs Sony S2000

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung SL620 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as PL65
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony S2000 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Samsung SL620 vs Sony S2000, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was introduced 10 months earlier than the S2000 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SL620 matches up versus the S2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sony S2000

 SL620 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung SL620

 S2000 SL620 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 10 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sony S2000

 SL620 S2000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Samsung SL620 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung SL620 comes with physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL620 vs Sony S2000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SL620 and the S2000.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL620 and S2000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SL620 and S2000.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung SL620 to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SL620 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung SL620 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography information
Sony S2000 Portrait photography information
26
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 Street photography details
Sony S2000 Street photography details
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (168g)
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 Sports photography details
Sony S2000 Sports photography details
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography factors
Sony S2000 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (168g)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 Landscape photography advice
Sony S2000 Landscape photography advice
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 Vlogging info
Sony S2000 Vlogging info
24
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors (168 grams)
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Samsung SL620 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sony S2000
 Samsung SL620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Also referred to as PL65 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical 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 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 Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $225