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Sony A6000 vs Sony S2000

Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70
Sony Alpha a6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony A6000 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-6
  • Successor is Sony A6300
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 A6000 vs Sony S2000 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Sony A6000 versus Sony S2000, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the A6000 (24MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the A6000 (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The A6000 was manufactured 4 years later than the S2000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A6000 grades vs the S2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Sony S2000

 A6000 S2000 
LaunchedApril 2014January 2010Fresher by 53 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony A6000

 S2000 A6000 

Common features in the Sony A6000 and Sony S2000

 A6000 S2000 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sony A6000 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A6000 features external measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A6000 compared to the S2000.

Sony A6000 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A6000 and S2000 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Sony A6000 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6000 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A6000 and S2000.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A6000 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A6000 will result in greater detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern A6000 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A6000 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Sony A6000 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6000 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6000 Portrait photography details
Sony S2000 Portrait photography details
79
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A6000 Street photography details
Sony S2000 Street photography details
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (344g)
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6000 Sports photography information
Sony S2000 Sports photography information
72
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6000 Travel photography advice
Sony S2000 Travel photography advice
77
lighter than average (344g)
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
does not posses selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A6000
Landscape photography with Sony S2000
78
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
27
nice screen size (3")
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A6000
Vlogging with Sony S2000
33
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (344g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic support
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
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Sony A6000 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6000 and Sony S2000
 Sony Alpha a6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-04-23 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X 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 area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 179 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.30 m
Flash settings Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 344g (0.76 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1347 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FW50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $548 $225