Samsung ST93 vs Sony S2000

Below is a extended comparison of the Samsung ST93 and Sony S2000, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the ST93 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST93 was manufactured 16 months later than the S2000 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ST93 grades vs the S2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST93 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST93 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST93 has got outer measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ST93 compared to the S2000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST93 and S2000 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST93 and S2000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung ST93 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ST93 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.