Samsung ST600 vs Sony S2000
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung ST600 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony S2000
ST600 | S2000 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 230k | Sharper screen (+922k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung ST600
S2000 | ST600 |
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Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony S2000
ST600 | S2000 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Samsung ST600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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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 |