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Sony A300 vs Sony S2000

Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony A300 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A330
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 A300 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Sony A300 versus Sony S2000, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A300 (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the A300 (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The A300 was introduced 23 months prior to the S2000 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the A300 matches up versus the S2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Sony S2000

 A300 S2000 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony A300

 S2000 A300 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2008Fresher by 23 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony A300 and Sony S2000

 A300 S2000 
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony A300 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A300 has external dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Sony A300 versus Sony S2000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A300 and the S2000.

Sony A300 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A300 and S2000 is 64 and 93 respectively.

Sony A300 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A300 and S2000.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor sizing. The A300 has got the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The older A300 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A300 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A300 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
59
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A300 Street photography details
Sony S2000 Street photography details
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A300 Sports photography info
Sony S2000 Sports photography info
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A300 Travel photography features
Sony S2000 Travel photography features
45
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A300 Landscape photography factors
Sony S2000 Landscape photography factors
57
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
low resolution (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
27
good sized screen (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A300 Vlogging features
Sony S2000 Vlogging features
9
can't record video
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Sony A300 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A300 and Sony S2000
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2008-01-30 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 632 gr (1.39 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 538 not tested
Other
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $225