Canon S95 vs Sony S2000
93 Imaging
34 Features
42 Overall
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93 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Canon S95 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
- Launched November 2010
- Replaced the Canon S90
- Newer Model is Canon S100
(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

Canon S95 vs Sony S2000 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon S95 versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is very close but the S95 (1/1.7") and S2000 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

The S95 was announced 11 months later than the S2000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the S95 matches up vs the S2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon S95 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S95 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are available at Canon S95 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Sony S2000
S95 | S2000 | |||
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Announced | November 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 11 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon S95
S2000 | S95 |
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Common features in the Canon S95 and Sony S2000
S95 | S2000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon S95 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S95 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Canon S95 versus Sony S2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S95 compared to the S2000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S95 and S2000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and S2000.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The S95 uses the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more modern S95 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon S95 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S95 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S95 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S95 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-11-23 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195 gr (0.43 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 153 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-6L | 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/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | - | One |
Cost at release | $495 | $225 |