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Sony S2000 vs Sony W710

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony S2000 vs Sony W710 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 W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Sony S2000 vs Sony W710 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Sony S2000 vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the S2000 (10MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2000 was brought out 4 years prior to the W710 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S2000 grades versus the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony W710

 S2000 W710 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony S2000

 W710 S2000 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony S2000 and Sony W710

 S2000 W710 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony S2000 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony S2000 provides external measurements 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 W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Sony S2000 vs Sony W710 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S2000 vs the W710.

Sony S2000 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S2000 and W710 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sony S2000 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S2000 and W710.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W710 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged S2000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony S2000 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2000 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W710 Portrait photography highlights
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony S2000
Street photography with Sony W710
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than average (114g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2000 Sports photography info
Sony W710 Sports photography info
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony S2000 Travel photography information
Sony W710 Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than average (114 grams)
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony S2000
Vlogging with Sony W710
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
quite wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than average (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Sony S2000 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2000 and Sony W710
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-105mm (3.2x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 240 photos
Form of battery - 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $225 $90