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Canon N vs Sony S2000

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon N vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon N vs Sony S2000 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon N versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The N was announced 3 years after the S2000 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the N matches up against the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Sony S2000

 N S2000 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon N

 S2000 N 
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N and Sony S2000

 N S2000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus

Canon N vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon N features physical measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the N and the S2000.

Canon N vs Sony S2000 size comparison

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

Canon N vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the N and S2000.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon N to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger N is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon N vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography factors
Sony S2000 Street photography factors
65
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography factors
Sony S2000 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
61
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
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 N Landscape photography features
Sony S2000 Landscape photography features
36
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging information
Sony S2000 Vlogging information
72
decently wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have external mic socket
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon N vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Sony S2000
 Canon PowerShot NSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 2248 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195g (0.43 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 200 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $299 $225