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Sony RX100 II vs Sony S2000

Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony RX100 II vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Superseded the Sony RX100
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 III
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
  • Released January 2010
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony S2000 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Sony RX100 II and Sony S2000, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the RX100 II (20MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the RX100 II (1") and S2000 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The RX100 II was launched 3 years later than the S2000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the RX100 II scores versus the S2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony S2000

 RX100 II S2000 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2010More recent by 43 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony RX100 II

 S2000 RX100 II 

Common features in the Sony RX100 II and Sony S2000

 RX100 II S2000 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Sony RX100 II vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Sony RX100 II comes with physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 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).

Examine the Sony RX100 II and Sony S2000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the RX100 II vs the S2000.

Sony RX100 II vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 II and S2000 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Sony RX100 II vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 II vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 II and S2000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RX100 II due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 II will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger RX100 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony RX100 II vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 II vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 II vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
70
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 II Street photography details
Sony S2000 Street photography details
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (281 grams)
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 II Travel photography info
Sony S2000 Travel photography info
80
better than average battery power (350 shots)
lighter than competition (281 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 II Landscape photography info
Sony S2000 Landscape photography info
74
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
27
good sized screen (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony RX100 II
Vlogging with Sony S2000
37
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (281 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no mic support
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 II and Sony S2000
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-27 2010-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-100mm (3.6x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,229k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 281g (0.62 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 483 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $598 $225