Sony S2000 vs Sony WX10
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Sony S2000 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2011
Sony S2000 vs Sony WX10 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Sony S2000 vs Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the S2000 (10MP) and WX10 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S2000 was unveiled 12 months prior to the WX10 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S2000 grades vs the WX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony S2000 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are viewable at Sony S2000 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony WX10
S2000 | WX10 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony S2000
WX10 | S2000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony S2000 and Sony WX10
S2000 | WX10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Sony S2000 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony S2000 provides outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Sony S2000 vs Sony WX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S2000 and the WX10.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2000 and WX10 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Sony S2000 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2000 and WX10.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX10 to deliver greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged S2000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Sony S2000 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 |
Max resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-105mm (3.2x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.8 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) | 161 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 ID | 2 x AA | NP-BG1 |
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 |
Launch price | $225 | $200 |