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Samsung SL820 vs Sony S2000

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL820 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung SL820 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is IT100
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 SL820 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung SL820 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was manufactured 10 months prior to the S2000 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SL820 grades versus the S2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony S2000

 SL820 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung SL820

 S2000 SL820 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 10 months

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony S2000

 SL820 S2000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL820 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung SL820 has external dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL820 and Sony S2000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SL820 vs the S2000.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL820 and S2000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL820 and S2000.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung SL820 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older SL820 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 Street photography advice
Sony S2000 Street photography advice
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 Sports photography advice
Sony S2000 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 Travel photography information
Sony S2000 Travel photography information
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
27
good sized screen (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 Vlogging details
Sony S2000 Vlogging details
27
decently wide (28mm)
features face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Sony S2000
 Samsung SL820Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL820 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Also called IT100 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix 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 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" 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 SLB-10A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $280 $225