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Sony S2000 vs Sony W690

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony S2000 vs Sony W690 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Sony S2000 vs Sony W690 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Sony S2000 and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the S2000 (10MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2000 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the W690 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S2000 scores versus the W690 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony W690

 S2000 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony S2000

 W690 S2000 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months

Common features in the Sony S2000 and Sony W690

 S2000 W690 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony S2000 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony S2000 comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Sony S2000 and Sony W690 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S2000 and the W690.

Sony S2000 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2000 and W690 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Sony S2000 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2000 and W690.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W690 to provide greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged S2000 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony S2000 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2000 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony S2000
Portrait photography with Sony W690
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony S2000 Street photography details
Sony W690 Street photography details
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2000 Sports photography advice
Sony W690 Sports photography advice
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony S2000 Travel photography information
Sony W690 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S2000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W690 Landscape photography highlights
27
nice screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony S2000
Vlogging with Sony W690
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Sony S2000 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2000 and Sony W690
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-105mm (3.2x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 life - 220 photos
Battery type - 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 recording
Storage type Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $225 $297