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Canon A810 vs Sony S2000

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A810 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 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
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon A810 vs Sony S2000 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon A810 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A810 was announced 2 years later than the S2000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A810 matches up vs the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Sony S2000

 A810 S2000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 26 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon A810

 S2000 A810 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A810 and Sony S2000

 A810 S2000 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon A810 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Canon A810 and 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 change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the A810 vs the S2000.

Canon A810 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A810 and S2000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and S2000.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A810 to give greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern A810 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A810 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A810
Street photography with Sony S2000
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A810
Sports photography with Sony S2000
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A810
Travel photography with Sony S2000
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
38
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
27
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging advice
Sony S2000 Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Canon A810 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Sony S2000
 Canon PowerShot A810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171 grams (0.38 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 life 220 pictures -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $99 $225