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Sony S2000 vs Sony W610

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Sony S2000 vs Sony W610 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Sony S2000 vs Sony W610 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Sony S2000 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the S2000 (10MP) and W610 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2000 was revealed 24 months earlier than the W610 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S2000 grades against the W610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony W610

 S2000 W610 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony S2000

 W610 S2000 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Sony S2000 and Sony W610

 S2000 W610 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Sony S2000 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony S2000 has external 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 W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Sony S2000 vs Sony W610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the S2000 vs the W610.

Sony S2000 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S2000 and W610 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Sony S2000 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S2000 and W610.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W610 to show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged S2000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony S2000 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2000 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony S2000
Portrait photography with Sony W610
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony S2000
Street photography with Sony W610
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
lighter than competition (113g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S2000 Travel photography advice
Sony W610 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (113g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony S2000
Landscape photography with Sony W610
27
pretty good screen size (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2000 Vlogging advice
Sony W610 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Sony S2000 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2000 and Sony W610
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz 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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-105mm (3.2x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
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 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $225 $200