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Samsung ST150F vs Sony S2000

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung ST150F vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST150F vs Sony S2000 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung ST150F vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was unveiled 3 years after the S2000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the ST150F matches up versus the S2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony S2000

 ST150F S2000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung ST150F

 S2000 ST150F 

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony S2000

 ST150F S2000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung ST150F vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST150F comes with external dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST150F vs Sony S2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ST150F vs the S2000.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and S2000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ST150F and S2000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung ST150F to provide you with extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent ST150F provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography information
Sony S2000 Portrait photography information
35
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography features
Sony S2000 Street photography features
56
lighter than competitors (114g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography information
Sony S2000 Sports photography information
36
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography factors
Sony S2000 Landscape photography factors
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
27
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging factors
Sony S2000 Vlogging factors
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony S2000
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 114g (0.25 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $225