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Samsung ST100 vs Sony S2000

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung ST100 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Samsung ST100
(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
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
  • Released January 2010
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony S2000

 ST100 S2000 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung ST100

 S2000 ST100 

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony S2000

 ST100 S2000 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

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

Samsung ST100 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
33
MP count good (14MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST100
Sports photography with Sony S2000
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 Travel photography features
Sony S2000 Travel photography features
60
comes with touch focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (155g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
Landscape photography with Sony S2000
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
29
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony S2000
 Samsung ST100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
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