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Sony S2000 vs Sony S950

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony S2000 vs Sony S950 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 S950
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony S950

 S2000 S950 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months
Display sizing3"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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Sony S2000 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2000 and S950 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sony S2000 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2000 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2000 Portrait photography information
Sony S950 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
Sony S950 as a Street photography camera
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S950 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S2000 Travel photography highlights
Sony S950 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony S2000
Landscape photography with Sony S950
27
nice screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2000 Vlogging details
Sony S950 Vlogging details
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
9
no video recording
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Sony S2000 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2000 and Sony S950
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000Sony 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