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Sony A380 vs Sony S2000

Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony A380 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A350
  • Refreshed by Sony A390
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Sony A380 vs Sony S2000 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Sony A380 vs Sony S2000, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the A380 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the A380 (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The A380 was revealed 4 months prior to the S2000 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the A380 scores vs the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony S2000

 A380 S2000 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony A380

 S2000 A380 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony S2000

 A380 S2000 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2010Similar generation
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Sony A380 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Sony A380 features exterior dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Sony A380 vs Sony S2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the A380 versus the S2000.

Sony A380 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A380 and S2000 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A380 and S2000.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A380 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A380 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.

Sony A380 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A380 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A380 Street photography factors
Sony S2000 Street photography factors
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A380 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
59
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 Travel photography highlights
Sony S2000 Travel photography highlights
53
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A380 Landscape photography advice
Sony S2000 Landscape photography advice
61
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
27
pretty good screen size (3")
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A380
Vlogging with Sony S2000
9
no video recording
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Sony A380 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony S2000
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-24 2010-01-07
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160s -
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 None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 519g (1.14 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 614 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FH50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $899 $225