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Sony S2000 vs Sony TX5

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Sony S2000 vs Sony TX5 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 TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Sony S2000 vs Sony TX5 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Sony S2000 vs Sony TX5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the S2000 (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is relatively similar but the S2000 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") boast different sensor sizes.

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The S2000 was released around the same time to the TX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S2000 matches up versus the TX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony TX5

 S2000 TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony S2000

 TX5 S2000 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony S2000 and Sony TX5

 S2000 TX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony S2000 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony S2000 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Sony S2000 vs Sony TX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S2000 and the TX5.

Sony S2000 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S2000 and TX5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sony S2000 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2000 and TX5.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The S2000 has the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field easier.

Sony S2000 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2000 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2000 Portrait photography features
Sony TX5 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Street photography camera
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony S2000 Travel photography info
Sony TX5 Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
62
environment proof
provides touch to focus
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (148 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S2000 Landscape photography information
Sony TX5 Landscape photography information
27
screen size is good (3")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2000 Vlogging factors
Sony TX5 Vlogging factors
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
30
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (148g)
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Sony S2000 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2000 and Sony TX5
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2010-02-18
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz
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 area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 2.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $225 $239