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Sony S2000 vs Sony W800

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Sony S2000 vs Sony W800 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 W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2014
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Sony S2000 vs Sony W800 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Sony S2000 versus Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the S2000 (10MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2000 was launched 5 years prior to the W800 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S2000 scores versus the W800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony W800

 S2000 W800 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony S2000

 W800 S2000 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 49 months

Common features in the Sony S2000 and Sony W800

 S2000 W800 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Sony S2000 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony S2000 has got external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S2000 versus the W800.

Sony S2000 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S2000 and W800 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sony S2000 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S2000 and W800.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W800 to render more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older S2000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony S2000 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2000 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2000 Portrait photography information
Sony W800 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
megapixel count good (20MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony S2000
Street photography with Sony W800
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (125 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony S2000
Sports photography with Sony W800
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony S2000
Travel photography with Sony W800
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than others (125 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W800 as a Landscape photography camera
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2000 Vlogging details
Sony W800 Vlogging details
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
33
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than others (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Sony S2000 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2000 and Sony W800
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-105mm (3.2x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1200s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-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 One One
Retail price $225 $90