Sony S2000 vs Sony TX55
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Sony S2000 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Introduced July 2011
Sony S2000 vs Sony TX55 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Sony S2000 vs Sony TX55, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S2000 (10MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S2000 was launched 18 months earlier than the TX55 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S2000 grades vs the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony S2000 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony S2000 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony TX55
S2000 | TX55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony S2000
TX55 | S2000 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 18 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony S2000 and Sony TX55
S2000 | TX55 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Sony S2000 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony S2000 enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
See the Sony S2000 vs Sony TX55 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S2000 vs the TX55.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S2000 and TX55 is 93 and 97 respectively.
Sony S2000 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2000 and TX55.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX55 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older S2000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony S2000 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2011-07-24 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-105mm (3.2x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1200s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 grams (0.37 lb) | 109 grams (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 250 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $225 | $350 |