Sony S2000 vs Sony WX30
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Sony S2000 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released July 2011
Sony S2000 vs Sony WX30 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Sony S2000 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the S2000 (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S2000 was launched 18 months earlier than the WX30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S2000 scores versus the WX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony S2000 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are available at Sony S2000 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony WX30
S2000 | WX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony S2000
WX30 | S2000 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 18 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony S2000 and Sony WX30
S2000 | WX30 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Sony S2000 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony S2000 enjoys outer 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 WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Sony S2000 versus Sony WX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the S2000 versus the WX30.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2000 and WX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Sony S2000 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2000 and WX30.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX30 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged S2000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Sony S2000 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony S2000 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2011-07-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-105mm (3.2x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1200s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167 grams (0.37 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 250 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BN1 |
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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $225 | $259 |