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Sony S2000 vs Sony S2100

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony S2000 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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 S2000 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Sony S2000 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the S2000 (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2000 was released at a similar time to the S2100 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the S2000 scores versus the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony S2100

 S2000 S2100 

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony S2000

 S2100 S2000 

Common features in the Sony S2000 and Sony S2100

 S2000 S2100 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sony S2000 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony S2000 has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has proportions 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 change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S2000 compared to the S2100.

Sony S2000 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S2000 and S2100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Sony S2000 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2000 and S2100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony S2100 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Sony S2000 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2000 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony S2000
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony S2000 Street photography features
Sony S2100 Street photography features
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S2000 Travel photography highlights
Sony S2100 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony S2000
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
pretty good screen size (3")
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Sony S2000 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2000 and Sony S2100
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-105mm (3.2x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $225 $0