Sony A390 vs Sony S2000
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Sony A390 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Superseded the Sony A380
(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
- Announced January 2010
Sony A390 vs Sony S2000 Overview
Here is a extended overview of the Sony A390 versus Sony S2000, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the A390 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the A390 (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A390 was manufactured 7 months later than the S2000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A390 matches up versus the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A390 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A390 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony S2000
A390 | S2000 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | January 2010 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony A390
S2000 | A390 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony S2000
A390 | S2000 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Sony A390 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A390 offers external dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has measurements 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 A390 versus Sony S2000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A390 versus the S2000.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A390 and S2000 is 66 and 93 respectively.
Sony A390 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A390 and S2000.
All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A390 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A390 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer A390 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony A390 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-07-28 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | 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 | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection 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 range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 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) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 549 grams (1.21 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 607 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FH50 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $500 | $225 |