Samsung ST100 vs Sony S2000
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
(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
- Released January 2010

Samsung ST100 vs Sony S2000 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung ST100 and Sony S2000, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The ST100 was introduced within a month of the S2000 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ST100 scores against the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony S2000
ST100 | S2000 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+922k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung ST100
S2000 | ST100 |
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Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony S2000
ST100 | S2000 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Samsung ST100 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST100 has external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Samsung ST100 and Sony S2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ST100 and the S2000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST100 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and S2000.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung ST100 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.6-4.8 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,152k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 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 | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $250 | $225 |