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Samsung WB850F vs Sony S2000

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Samsung WB850F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung WB850F vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Released January 2012
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 WB850F vs Sony S2000 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung WB850F vs Sony S2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the WB850F (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB850F was launched 2 years after the S2000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WB850F grades against the S2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sony S2000

 WB850F S2000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung WB850F

 S2000 WB850F 

Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sony S2000

 WB850F S2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB850F vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB850F comes with external dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB850F vs Sony S2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the WB850F versus the S2000.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WB850F and S2000 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB850F and S2000.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung WB850F to show extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer WB850F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB850F vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB850F Portrait photography info
Sony S2000 Portrait photography info
43
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB850F Street photography information
Sony S2000 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
Sports photography with Sony S2000
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB850F Travel photography information
Sony S2000 Travel photography information
69
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB850F Landscape photography information
Sony S2000 Landscape photography information
49
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
27
good sized screen (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB850F Vlogging features
Sony S2000 Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB850F and Sony S2000
 Samsung WB850FSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB850F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech AMOLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $599 $225