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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony S2000

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was announced 3 years later than the S2000 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the XZ-10 matches up vs the S2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony S2000

 XZ-10 S2000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 38 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Olympus XZ-10

 S2000 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony S2000

 XZ-10 S2000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the XZ-10 and the S2000.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and S2000 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and S2000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus XZ-10 to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent XZ-10 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography factors
Sony S2000 Portrait photography factors
45
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus XZ-10
Travel photography with Sony S2000
60
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (221g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography information
Sony S2000 Landscape photography information
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
27
screen size is good (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (221g)
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Sony S2000
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-30 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 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 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 240 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $428 $225