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Olympus E-620 vs Sony S2000

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus E-620 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced July 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus E-620 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-620 versus Sony S2000, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is very similar but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and S2000 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The E-620 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the S2000 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-620 matches up vs the S2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Sony S2000

 E-620 S2000 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Olympus E-620

 S2000 E-620 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Sony S2000

 E-620 S2000 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus E-620 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-620 enjoys exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-620 versus Sony S2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-620 vs the S2000.

Olympus E-620 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and S2000 is 71 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-620 and S2000.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-620 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-620 will deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus E-620 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 Portrait photography factors
Sony S2000 Portrait photography factors
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 Street photography features
Sony S2000 Street photography features
76
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography information
Sony S2000 Sports photography information
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (500 shots)
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (500 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 Landscape photography advice
Sony S2000 Landscape photography advice
53
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 Vlogging highlights
Sony S2000 Vlogging highlights
18
can't record video
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus E-620 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Sony S2000
 Olympus E-620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus E-620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 7 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500 gr (1.10 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-1 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $799 $225