Sony S2000 vs Sony WX150
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Sony S2000 vs Sony WX150 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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2012
Sony S2000 vs Sony WX150 Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Sony S2000 vs Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the S2000 (10MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S2000 was revealed 3 years before the WX150 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the S2000 scores versus the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony S2000 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are viewable at Sony S2000 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony WX150
S2000 | WX150 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony S2000
WX150 | S2000 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 26 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony S2000 and Sony WX150
S2000 | WX150 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Sony S2000 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony S2000 has external dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Contrast the Sony S2000 vs Sony WX150 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S2000 compared to the WX150.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2000 and WX150 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Sony S2000 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S2000 and WX150.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony WX150 to produce more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged S2000 will be behind in sensor innovation.
Sony S2000 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony S2000 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 10 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-105mm (3.2x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1200 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 pounds) | 133g (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 life | - | 240 shots |
Type 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $225 | $300 |