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Samsung TL100 vs Sony S2000

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung TL100 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST50
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
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung TL100 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL100 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the S2000 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the TL100 matches up versus the S2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony S2000

 TL100 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung TL100

 S2000 TL100 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony S2000

 TL100 S2000 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung TL100 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL100 offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TL100 and the S2000.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL100 and S2000 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL100 and S2000.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung TL100 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TL100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 Portrait photography features
Sony S2000 Portrait photography features
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supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 Sports photography highlights
Sony S2000 Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 Travel photography highlights
Sony S2000 Travel photography highlights
49
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 Landscape photography advice
Sony S2000 Landscape photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
27
screen size is decent (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging advice
Sony S2000 Vlogging advice
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony S2000
 Samsung TL100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Alternative name ST50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 219 grams (0.48 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $22 $225