Sony S2000 vs Sony S950
93 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
26
94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
26
Sony S2000 vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2009
Sony S2000 vs Sony S950 Overview
Following is a detailed overview of the Sony S2000 versus Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the S2000 (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S2000 was introduced 11 months after the S950 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S2000 grades versus the S950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony S2000 vs Sony S950 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are available at Sony S2000 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony S950
S2000 | S950 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2010 | February 2009 | More modern by 11 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony S2000
S950 | S2000 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | More precise focus |
Common features in the Sony S2000 and Sony S950
S2000 | S950 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Sony S2000 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony S2000 enjoys 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) whilst the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Sony S2000 versus Sony S950 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S2000 compared to the S950.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2000 and S950 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Sony S2000 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2000 and S950.
As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer S2000 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Sony S2000 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Sony S2000 vs Sony S950 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-105mm (3.2x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $225 | $130 |