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Samsung WB30F vs Sony S2000

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung WB30F vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony S2000 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung WB30F versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB30F was introduced 3 years later than the S2000 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WB30F matches up against the S2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony S2000

 WB30F S2000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung WB30F

 S2000 WB30F 

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony S2000

 WB30F S2000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung WB30F vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB30F enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WB30F and the S2000.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and S2000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB30F and S2000.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB30F to offer extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern WB30F will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB30F Street photography information
Sony S2000 Street photography information
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB30F Sports photography factors
Sony S2000 Sports photography factors
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB30F Travel photography advice
Sony S2000 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB30F Landscape photography info
Sony S2000 Landscape photography info
43
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
27
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
Vlogging with Sony S2000
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sony S2000
 Samsung WB30FSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB30F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file 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 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $225