Sony S2000 vs Sony TX7
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Sony S2000 vs Sony TX7 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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2010
Sony S2000 vs Sony TX7 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Sony S2000 and Sony TX7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the S2000 (10MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is relatively similar but the S2000 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe S2000 was manufactured very close to the TX7 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S2000 matches up versus the TX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony S2000 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are provided at Sony S2000 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony TX7
S2000 | TX7 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony S2000
TX7 | S2000 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony S2000 and Sony TX7
S2000 | TX7 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Sony S2000 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony S2000 has outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Sony S2000 and Sony TX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S2000 compared to the TX7.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S2000 and TX7 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Sony S2000 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S2000 and TX7.
All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The S2000 includes the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF simpler.
Sony S2000 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony S2000 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-105mm (3.2x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1200s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lb) | 149 gr (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $225 | $300 |