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Sony A230 vs Sony S2000

Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony A230 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A200
  • Successor is Sony A290
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
  • Released January 2010
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Sony A230 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Sony A230 versus Sony S2000, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the A230 (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the A230 (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The A230 was brought out 7 months prior to the S2000 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A230 scores against the S2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sony S2000

 A230 S2000 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony A230

 S2000 A230 
ReleasedJanuary 2010May 2009Fresher by 7 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony A230 and Sony S2000

 A230 S2000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Sony A230 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Sony A230 offers exterior dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while 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 A230 versus Sony S2000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A230 against the S2000.

Sony A230 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A230 and S2000 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Sony A230 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A230 and S2000.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The A230 offers the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF simpler. The older A230 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony A230 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A230 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A230 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A230 Street photography advice
Sony S2000 Street photography advice
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A230 Sports photography advice
Sony S2000 Sports photography advice
46
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
terrible battery life (230 shots)
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A230 Travel photography info
Sony S2000 Travel photography info
45
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A230 Landscape photography info
Sony S2000 Landscape photography info
51
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A230 Vlogging info
Sony S2000 Vlogging info
9
can't record video
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Sony A230 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A230 and Sony S2000
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-05-18 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 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)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 490 grams (1.08 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 531 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FH50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $569 $225