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Samsung WB50F vs Sony S2000

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung WB50F vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony S2000 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung WB50F vs Sony S2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was revealed 4 years after the S2000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the WB50F scores vs the S2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony S2000

 WB50F S2000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung WB50F

 S2000 WB50F 

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony S2000

 WB50F S2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Samsung WB50F vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB50F comes with outer dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WB50F against the S2000.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and S2000 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB50F and S2000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung WB50F to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern WB50F should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography factors
Sony S2000 Portrait photography factors
37
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB50F
Street photography with Sony S2000
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography factors
Sony S2000 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography info
Sony S2000 Travel photography info
69
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography factors
Sony S2000 Landscape photography factors
47
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
27
nice screen size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging factors
Sony S2000 Vlogging factors
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony S2000
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes - 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 207 gr (0.46 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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 BP70A 2 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $180 $225