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Sony S2000 vs Sony T900

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Sony S2000 vs Sony T900 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released February 2009
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Sony S2000 vs Sony T900 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Sony S2000 versus Sony T900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the S2000 (10MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2000 was revealed 11 months after the T900 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S2000 scores versus the T900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony T900

 S2000 T900 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony S2000

 T900 S2000 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony S2000 and Sony T900

 S2000 T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony S2000 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony S2000 has outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Sony S2000 versus Sony T900 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S2000 versus the T900.

Sony S2000 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S2000 and T900 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sony S2000 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S2000 and T900.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony T900 to offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S2000 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Sony S2000 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2000 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2000 Portrait photography info
Sony T900 Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony S2000 Street photography advice
Sony T900 Street photography advice
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2000 Sports photography advice
Sony T900 Sports photography advice
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony S2000 Travel photography information
Sony T900 Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S2000 Landscape photography details
Sony T900 Landscape photography details
27
pretty good screen size (3")
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
28
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Sony S2000 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2000 and Sony T900
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 surface 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
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-105mm (3.2x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 143g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 feature
Storage media Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $225 $300