Samsung ST30 vs Sony S2000

The following is a detailed review of the Samsung ST30 versus Sony S2000, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST30 (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the ST30 (1/3") and S2000 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The ST30 was brought out 13 months after the S2000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the ST30 matches up versus the S2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung ST30 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST30 has got exterior dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ST30 vs the S2000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and S2000 is 98 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST30 and S2000.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The ST30 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh more challenging. The more modern ST30 provides an edge in sensor technology.