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Sony S2000 vs Sony W230

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Sony S2000 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Sony S2000
(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
Sony W230
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony W230

 S2000 W230 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony S2000

 W230 S2000 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Sony S2000 and Sony W230

 S2000 W230 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Sony S2000 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S2000 and W230 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Sony S2000 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2000 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony S2000 Street photography advice
Sony W230 Street photography advice
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2000 Sports photography highlights
Sony W230 Sports photography highlights
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W230 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony S2000
Landscape photography with Sony W230
27
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W230 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Sony S2000 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2000 and Sony W230
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
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