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Samsung ST90 vs Sony S2000

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung ST90 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST90 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung ST90 vs Sony S2000, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the ST90 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was manufactured 13 months later than the S2000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ST90 grades against the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony S2000

 ST90 S2000 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung ST90

 S2000 ST90 

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony S2000

 ST90 S2000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung ST90 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST90 offers exterior measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ST90 compared to the S2000.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ST90 and S2000 is 99 and 93 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST90 and S2000.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung ST90 to render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern ST90 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST90
Street photography with Sony S2000
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
71
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST90 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2000 Landscape photography highlights
37
good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST90 Vlogging factors
Sony S2000 Vlogging factors
27
good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Sony S2000
 Samsung ST90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 2 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $150 $225