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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony S2000

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Successor is Sony A6000
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Sony NEX-6 and Sony S2000, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the NEX-6 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the NEX-6 (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-6 was revealed 3 years after the S2000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NEX-6 grades vs the S2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony S2000

 NEX-6 S2000 
IntroducedMarch 2013January 2010More modern by 40 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony NEX-6

 S2000 NEX-6 

Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and Sony S2000

 NEX-6 S2000 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-6 offers outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-6 against the S2000.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-6 and S2000 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-6 and S2000.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-6 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony NEX-6 will produce greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher NEX-6 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-6
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-6 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (345g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
66
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Travel photography highlights
Sony S2000 Travel photography highlights
75
lighter than competition (345g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-6
Landscape photography with Sony S2000
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
27
screen size is good (3")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-6 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
32
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (345g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone socket
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-6 and Sony S2000
 Sony Alpha NEX-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-03-25 2010-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4912 x 3264 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 345 gr (0.76 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 1018 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NPFW50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $365 $225