Samsung ST700 vs Sony S2000

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung ST700 and Sony S2000, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was revealed 13 months later than the S2000 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ST700 scores against the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST700 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ST700 versus the S2000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST700 and S2000 is 99 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST700 and S2000.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung ST700 to provide more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger ST700 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.