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Sony S2000 vs Sony TX1

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sony S2000 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Sony S2000 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Sony S2000 vs Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the S2000 (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is very similar but the S2000 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The S2000 was launched 6 months later than the TX1 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S2000 matches up against the TX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony TX1

 S2000 TX1 

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony S2000

 TX1 S2000 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony S2000 and Sony TX1

 S2000 TX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony S2000 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Sony S2000 comes with outside dimensions 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 TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S2000 versus the TX1.

Sony S2000 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S2000 and TX1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sony S2000 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2000 and TX1.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The S2000 contains the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult.

Sony S2000 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2000 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2000 Portrait photography features
Sony TX1 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony S2000
Street photography with Sony TX1
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fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2000 Sports photography advice
Sony TX1 Sports photography advice
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony S2000 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX1 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S2000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX1 Landscape photography highlights
27
pretty good screen size (3")
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
31
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2000 Vlogging details
Sony TX1 Vlogging details
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
28
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Sony S2000 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2000 and Sony TX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $225 $350