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Samsung WB700 vs Sony S2000

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung WB700 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released December 2010
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung WB700 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was launched 12 months after the S2000 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the WB700 matches up vs the S2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony S2000

 WB700 S2000 
RevealedDecember 2010January 2010More modern by 12 months
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung WB700

 S2000 WB700 

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony S2000

 WB700 S2000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung WB700 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB700 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the WB700 against the S2000.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB700 and S2000 is 98 and 93 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB700 and S2000.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB700 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent WB700 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB700
Street photography with Sony S2000
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB700
Sports photography with Sony S2000
28
MP count good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB700
Travel photography with Sony S2000
70
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
Landscape photography with Sony S2000
38
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 Vlogging factors
Sony S2000 Vlogging factors
27
good maximum aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony S2000
 Samsung WB700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-12-28 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 - 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 - 2 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $225