Samsung ST80 vs Sony S2000
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010
(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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Following is a extensive assessment of the Samsung ST80 and Sony S2000, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ST80 was revealed at a similar time to the S2000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ST80 grades vs the S2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony S2000
| ST80 | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung ST80
| S2000 | ST80 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony S2000
| ST80 | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung ST80 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST80 enjoys physical measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ST80 against the S2000.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and S2000 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Samsung ST80 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST80 and S2000.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST80 to offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
| Samsung ST80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung ST80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | 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 | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 1s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1200s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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 (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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 118g (0.26 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" 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 | BP70A | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $249 | $225 |