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Sony H70 vs Sony S2000

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony H70 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
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 H70 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Sony H70 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the H70 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H70 was announced 13 months after the S2000 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the H70 grades against the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sony S2000

 H70 S2000 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony H70

 S2000 H70 

Common features in the Sony H70 and Sony S2000

 H70 S2000 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Sony H70 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony H70 has physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the H70 compared to the S2000.

Sony H70 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the H70 and S2000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Sony H70 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the H70 and S2000.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony H70 to resolve greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern H70 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Sony H70 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H70 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H70 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony H70 Sports photography advice
Sony S2000 Sports photography advice
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H70 Travel photography highlights
Sony S2000 Travel photography highlights
67
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H70
Landscape photography with Sony S2000
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
27
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H70 Vlogging advice
Sony S2000 Vlogging advice
29
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Sony H70 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H70 and Sony S2000
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 194g (0.43 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-BG1 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $199 $225