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Sony S2000 vs Sony S930

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony S2000 vs Sony S930 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 S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Sony S2000 vs Sony S930 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Sony S2000 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the S2000 (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2000 was released 13 months later than the S930 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the S2000 scores vs the S930 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony S930

 S2000 S930 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony S2000

 S930 S2000 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Sony S2000 and Sony S930

 S2000 S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Sony S2000 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony S2000 has outer measurements 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 S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Sony S2000 versus Sony S930 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S2000 compared to the S930.

Sony S2000 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2000 and S930 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sony S2000 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S2000 and S930.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent S2000 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Sony S2000 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2000 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony S2000
Portrait photography with Sony S930
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony S2000 Street photography information
Sony S930 Street photography information
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2000 Sports photography advice
Sony S930 Sports photography advice
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S2000 Travel photography highlights
Sony S930 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S2000 Landscape photography advice
Sony S930 Landscape photography advice
27
good sized screen (3")
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2000 Vlogging details
Sony S930 Vlogging details
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Sony S2000 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2000 and Sony S930
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-105mm (3.2x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $225 $219