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Sony QX10 vs Sony S2000

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony QX10 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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 QX10 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Sony QX10 versus Sony S2000, former being a Lens-style while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the QX10 (18MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The QX10 was revealed 3 years later than the S2000 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the QX10 matches up vs the S2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony S2000

 QX10 S2000 
LaunchedSeptember 2013January 2010More recent by 45 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony QX10

 S2000 QX10 
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX10 and Sony S2000

 QX10 S2000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony QX10 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony QX10 has got physical measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the QX10 against the S2000.

Sony QX10 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the QX10 and S2000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Sony QX10 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the QX10 and S2000.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony QX10 to give you extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern QX10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony QX10 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX10 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
36
decent MP (18MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony QX10 Street photography details
Sony S2000 Street photography details
68
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than others (105g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX10 Sports photography highlights
Sony S2000 Sports photography highlights
37
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX10 Travel photography features
Sony S2000 Travel photography features
69
lighter than others (105g)
provides touch to focus
decent MP (18MP)
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
38
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (")
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
27
nice screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony QX10
Vlogging with Sony S2000
34
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others (105 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1440 x 1080 pxls)
no mic port
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Sony QX10 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX10 and Sony S2000
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Lens-style Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-09-04 2010-01-07
Body design Lens-style Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 3 inches
Resolution of screen 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Depends on connected smartphone -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash modes None Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1440x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105 grams (0.23 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 220 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN, 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $250 $225