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Sony S2000 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Sony S2000 vs Sony TX100V 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 TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony S2000 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Sony S2000 versus Sony TX100V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S2000 (10MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2000 was brought out 12 months earlier than the TX100V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S2000 grades against the TX100V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony TX100V

 S2000 TX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony S2000

 TX100V S2000 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony S2000 and Sony TX100V

 S2000 TX100V 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony S2000 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. 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) while the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S2000 versus the TX100V.

Sony S2000 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S2000 and TX100V is 93 and 95 respectively.

Sony S2000 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2000 and TX100V.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX100V to deliver extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older S2000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony S2000 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2000 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2000 Portrait photography info
Sony TX100V Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony S2000 Street photography information
Sony TX100V Street photography information
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony S2000
Sports photography with Sony TX100V
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony S2000
Travel photography with Sony TX100V
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony S2000
Landscape photography with Sony TX100V
27
nice screen size (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2000 Vlogging features
Sony TX100V Vlogging features
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
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Sony S2000 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2000 and Sony TX100V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-105mm (3.2x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $225 $380