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Sony S2000 vs Sony T90

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Sony S2000 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Released February 2009
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Sony S2000 vs Sony T90 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Sony S2000 vs Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the S2000 (10MP) and the T90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2000 was unveiled 11 months after the T90 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S2000 grades vs the T90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony T90

 S2000 T90 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony S2000

 T90 S2000 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony S2000 and Sony T90

 S2000 T90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony S2000 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony S2000 has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S2000 against the T90.

Sony S2000 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2000 and T90 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sony S2000 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S2000 and T90.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony T90 to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern S2000 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony S2000 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2000 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2000 Portrait photography factors
Sony T90 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony S2000
Street photography with Sony T90
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2000 Sports photography advice
Sony T90 Sports photography advice
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S2000 Travel photography features
Sony T90 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (148g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony S2000
Landscape photography with Sony T90
27
screen size is good (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2000 Vlogging information
Sony T90 Vlogging information
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (148 grams)
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Sony S2000 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2000 and Sony T90
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-105mm (3.2x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $225 $259