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Samsung SL720 vs Sony S2000

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung SL720 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Other Name is PL70
Sony S2000
(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
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony S2000 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Samsung SL720 versus Sony S2000, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SL720 was introduced 5 months earlier than the S2000 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SL720 scores versus the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sony S2000

 SL720 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung SL720

 S2000 SL720 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sony S2000

 SL720 S2000 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung SL720 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL720 features external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SL720 compared to the S2000.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and S2000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL720 and S2000.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung SL720 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 Portrait photography advice
Sony S2000 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL720 Street photography factors
Sony S2000 Street photography factors
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (168g)
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL720 Sports photography advice
Sony S2000 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
56
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (168 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL720 Landscape photography advice
Sony S2000 Landscape photography advice
27
relatively wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
27
decent sized screen (3 inch)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL720 Vlogging features
Sony S2000 Vlogging features
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors (168 grams)
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Sony S2000
 Samsung SL720Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL720 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Also called PL70 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-14 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
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)
Maximum 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
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 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 SLB-10A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $119 $225