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Sony A100 vs Sony S2000

Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony A100 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Released July 2006
  • Succeeded the Konica Minolta 5D
  • New Model is Sony A550
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 A100 vs Sony S2000 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Sony A100 versus Sony S2000, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the A100 (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively close but the A100 (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The A100 was brought out 4 years earlier than the S2000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A100 matches up against the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony S2000

 A100 S2000 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony A100

 S2000 A100 
IntroducedJanuary 2010July 2006More recent by 41 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony S2000

 A100 S2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Sony A100 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A100 provides exterior dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Sony A100 versus Sony S2000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A100 and the S2000.

Sony A100 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A100 and S2000 is 64 and 93 respectively.

Sony A100 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A100 and S2000.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The A100 comes with the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The older A100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A100 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A100 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
52
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A100 Street photography highlights
Sony S2000 Street photography highlights
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A100
Sports photography with Sony S2000
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A100 Travel photography highlights
Sony S2000 Travel photography highlights
45
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
screen is a decent size (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A100 Vlogging factors
Sony S2000 Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Sony A100 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A100 and Sony S2000
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2006-07-31 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 638g (1.41 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 476 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-FM55H 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $1,000 $225