Sony S2000 vs Sony W220
93 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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Sony S2000 vs Sony W220 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
- 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
Sony S2000 vs Sony W220 Overview
Following is a detailed review of the Sony S2000 versus Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the S2000 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S2000 was brought out 13 months after the W220 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S2000 scores vs the W220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony S2000 vs Sony W220 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are provided at Sony S2000 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony W220
S2000 | W220 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 13 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony S2000
W220 | S2000 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Sony S2000 and Sony W220
S2000 | W220 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Sony S2000 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. 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) and the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Sony S2000 versus Sony W220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S2000 vs the W220.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S2000 and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Sony S2000 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S2000 and W220.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W220 to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent S2000 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony S2000 vs Sony W220 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
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) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-7.1 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) | 147 gr (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $225 | $160 |