Samsung TL500 vs Sony S2000
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung TL500 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are available at Samsung TL500 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Sony S2000
TL500 | S2000 | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | January 2010 | More recent by 7 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung TL500
S2000 | TL500 |
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Common features in the Samsung TL500 and Sony S2000
TL500 | S2000 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL500 and S2000 is 88 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Samsung TL500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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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 |