Sony S2000 vs Sony W230
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Sony S2000 vs Sony W230 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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Released February 2009
Sony S2000 vs Sony W230 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Sony S2000 versus Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the S2000 (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S2000 was launched 11 months after the W230 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S2000 scores against the W230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony S2000 vs Sony W230 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony S2000 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony W230
S2000 | W230 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | February 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony S2000
W230 | S2000 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Sony S2000 and Sony W230
S2000 | W230 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Sony S2000 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony S2000 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Sony S2000 versus Sony W230 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S2000 and the W230.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S2000 and W230 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Sony S2000 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2000 and W230.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W230 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer S2000 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
Sony S2000 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony S2000 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-105mm (3.2x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 grams (0.37 lbs) | 156 grams (0.34 lbs) |
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 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 ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $225 | $180 |