Sony S2000 vs Sony TX66
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33 Features
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Sony S2000 vs Sony TX66 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Revealed February 2012
Sony S2000 vs Sony TX66 Overview
Following is a thorough comparison of the Sony S2000 versus Sony TX66, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the S2000 (10MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S2000 was released 3 years earlier than the TX66 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S2000 grades vs the TX66 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony S2000 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are provided at Sony S2000 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony TX66
S2000 | TX66 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony S2000
TX66 | S2000 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 26 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony S2000 and Sony TX66
S2000 | TX66 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Sony S2000 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony S2000 offers outside dimensions 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 TX66 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Examine the Sony S2000 versus Sony TX66 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S2000 against the TX66.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2000 and TX66 is 93 and 97 respectively.
Sony S2000 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S2000 and TX66.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged S2000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sony S2000 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony S2000 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | BIONZ |
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 | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-105mm (3.2x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 lb) | 109g (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 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 life | - | 250 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $225 | $350 |