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Sony S2000 vs Sony W370

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony S2000 vs Sony W370 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 W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sony S2000 vs Sony W370 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Sony S2000 versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S2000 (10MP) and W370 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2000 was revealed within a month of the W370 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S2000 scores vs the W370 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony W370

 S2000 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony S2000

 W370 S2000 

Common features in the Sony S2000 and Sony W370

 S2000 W370 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Sony S2000 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony S2000 has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Sony S2000 versus Sony W370 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S2000 versus the W370.

Sony S2000 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S2000 and W370 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sony S2000 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S2000 and W370.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W370 to result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.

Sony S2000 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2000 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2000 Sports photography info
Sony W370 Sports photography info
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony S2000
Travel photography with Sony W370
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
58
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony S2000
Landscape photography with Sony W370
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2000 Vlogging advice
Sony W370 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Sony S2000 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2000 and Sony W370
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-105mm (3.2x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lb) 179 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $225 $230