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Sony S2000 vs Sony W330

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony S2000 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Sony S2000 vs Sony W330 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Sony S2000 and Sony W330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the S2000 (10MP) and W330 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2000 was introduced about the same time to the W330 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the S2000 grades vs the W330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony W330

 S2000 W330 

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony S2000

 W330 S2000 

Common features in the Sony S2000 and Sony W330

 S2000 W330 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Sony S2000 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Sony S2000 offers physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S2000 compared to the W330.

Sony S2000 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S2000 and W330 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sony S2000 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S2000 and W330.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W330 to render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively.

Sony S2000 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2000 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W330 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2000 Sports photography details
Sony W330 Sports photography details
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W330 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S2000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W330 Landscape photography highlights
27
screen is a good size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
37
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W330 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
26
decently wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Sony S2000 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2000 and Sony W330
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-105mm (3.2x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 167g (0.37 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $225 $170