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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S2000

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony S2000, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was launched 13 months after the S2000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the ST6500 scores vs the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony S2000

 ST6500 S2000 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung ST6500

 S2000 ST6500 

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony S2000

 ST6500 S2000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST6500 provides outside measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony S2000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ST6500 against the S2000.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and S2000 is 99 and 93 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST6500 and S2000.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to show more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent ST6500 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography info
Sony S2000 Portrait photography info
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST6500
Street photography with Sony S2000
50
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
29
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Travel photography information
Sony S2000 Travel photography information
74
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2000 Landscape photography highlights
43
relatively wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
good sized screen (3")
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Vlogging factors
Sony S2000 Vlogging factors
32
relatively wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Sony S2000
 Samsung ST6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash options - 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing - $225