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Samsung WB150F vs Sony S2000

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung WB150F vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 WB150F vs Sony S2000 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Samsung WB150F and Sony S2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was announced 2 years after the S2000 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WB150F scores vs the S2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony S2000

 WB150F S2000 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung WB150F

 S2000 WB150F 

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony S2000

 WB150F S2000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Samsung WB150F vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB150F has physical dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB150F and Sony S2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the WB150F and the S2000.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and S2000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB150F and S2000.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB150F to resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern WB150F should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F Portrait photography factors
Sony S2000 Portrait photography factors
42
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F Street photography advice
Sony S2000 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F Travel photography information
Sony S2000 Travel photography information
69
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography advice
Sony S2000 Landscape photography advice
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
27
decent sized screen (3")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F Vlogging information
Sony S2000 Vlogging information
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony S2000
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-10A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $230 $225