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Samsung ST600 vs Sony S2000

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung ST600 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 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
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung ST600 vs Sony S2000, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ST600 was revealed at a similar time to the S2000 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ST600 scores versus the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony S2000

 ST600 S2000 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung ST600

 S2000 ST600 

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony S2000

 ST600 S2000 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung ST600 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST600 has outside dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST600 vs Sony S2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ST600 and the S2000.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST600 and S2000.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung ST600 to give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
29
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 Street photography advice
Sony S2000 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (150 grams)
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST600 Sports photography advice
Sony S2000 Sports photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
65
supports touch focus
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (150 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
43
relatively wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 Vlogging highlights
Sony S2000 Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average in class (150g)
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony S2000
 Samsung ST600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,152 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" 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 SLB07 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $330 $225