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Samsung TL500 vs Sony S2000

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42
Samsung TL500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung TL500 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternative Name is EX1
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
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony S2000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung TL500 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL500 (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the TL500 (1/1.7") and S2000 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The TL500 was unveiled 7 months later than the S2000 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TL500 grades vs the S2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Sony S2000

 TL500 S2000 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2010More recent by 7 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung TL500

 S2000 TL500 

Common features in the Samsung TL500 and Sony S2000

 TL500 S2000 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL500 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung TL500 provides outer measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL500 vs Sony S2000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TL500 and the S2000.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL500 and S2000 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL500 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TL500 and S2000.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The TL500 features the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier. The younger TL500 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL500 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL500 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL500 Street photography factors
Sony S2000 Street photography factors
66
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (386g)
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL500
Sports photography with Sony S2000
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL500 Travel photography details
Sony S2000 Travel photography details
64
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (386 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL500
Landscape photography with Sony S2000
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL500 Vlogging details
Sony S2000 Vlogging details
64
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average in class (386g)
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL500 and Sony S2000
 Samsung TL500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Also called as EX1 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-09 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.4 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 386g (0.85 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 129 not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-07A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $527 $225