Sony A9 vs Sony S2000
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Sony A9 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Sony A9 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are available at Sony A9 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony S2000
A9 | S2000 | |||
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Introduced | April 2017 | January 2010 | Newer by 89 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 230k | Crisper display (+1210k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony A9
S2000 | A9 |
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Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony S2000
A9 | S2000 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 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).
Look at the Sony A9 vs Sony S2000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A9 and S2000 is 65 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Sony A9 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Sony Alpha A9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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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 |