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Sony A9 vs Sony S2000

Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony A9 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Newer Model is Sony A9 II
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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Sony A9 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Sony A9 vs Sony S2000, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the A9 (24MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the A9 (Full frame) and S2000 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The A9 was revealed 7 years after the S2000 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the A9 matches up versus the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony S2000

 A9 S2000 
IntroducedApril 2017January 2010Newer by 89 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k230kCrisper display (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony A9

 S2000 A9 

Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony S2000

 A9 S2000 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony A9 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A9 offers physical measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) and 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A9 versus the S2000.

Sony A9 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A9 and S2000 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Sony A9 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A9 and S2000.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A9 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A9 will give more detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger A9 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A9 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A9 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A9 Portrait photography details
Sony S2000 Portrait photography details
83
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A9 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A9 Sports photography advice
Sony S2000 Sports photography advice
86
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery (650 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A9 Travel photography highlights
Sony S2000 Travel photography highlights
73
great battery (650 shots)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A9 Landscape photography factors
Sony S2000 Landscape photography factors
85
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
great battery (650 CIPA)
2 card slots
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A9 Vlogging info
Sony S2000 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Sony A9 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 and Sony S2000
 Sony Alpha A9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-04-19 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 693 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,440 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1200 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 673g (1.48 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 92 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 3517 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FZ100 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Dual 1
Price at launch $4,498 $225