Sony NEX-6 vs Sony S2000
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are available at Sony NEX-6 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony S2000
NEX-6 | S2000 | |||
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Introduced | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 40 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony NEX-6
S2000 | NEX-6 |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and Sony S2000
NEX-6 | S2000 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Sony NEX-6 and Sony S2000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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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 |