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Sony S2000 vs Sony W620

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony S2000 vs Sony W620 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Sony S2000 vs Sony W620 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Sony S2000 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S2000 (10MP) and W620 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2000 was manufactured 24 months prior to the W620 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S2000 matches up versus the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony W620

 S2000 W620 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony S2000

 W620 S2000 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Sony S2000 and Sony W620

 S2000 W620 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sony S2000 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Sony S2000 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S2000 against the W620.

Sony S2000 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2000 and W620 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sony S2000 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2000 and W620.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W620 to give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged S2000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony S2000 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2000 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W620 Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony S2000
Street photography with Sony W620
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2000 Sports photography highlights
Sony W620 Sports photography highlights
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
32
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W620 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S2000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W620 Landscape photography highlights
27
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
33
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
30
quite wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others in class (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Sony S2000 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2000 and Sony W620
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-105mm (3.2x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (0.37 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 220 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 1 1
Retail pricing $225 $102