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Sony S2000 vs Sony WX5

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Sony S2000 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Sony S2000 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony S2000 and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the S2000 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2000 was revealed 6 months prior to the WX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S2000 grades against the WX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony WX5

 S2000 WX5 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony S2000

 WX5 S2000 
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony S2000 and Sony WX5

 S2000 WX5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010July 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Sony S2000 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony S2000 offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S2000 and the WX5.

Sony S2000 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2000 and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Sony S2000 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S2000 and WX5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX5 to render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Sony S2000 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2000 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Street photography camera
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2000 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX5 Sports photography highlights
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S2000 Travel photography advice
Sony WX5 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S2000 Landscape photography info
Sony WX5 Landscape photography info
27
nice screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
37
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2000 Vlogging features
Sony WX5 Vlogging features
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Sony S2000 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2000 and Sony WX5
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-105mm (3.2x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.8 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 146 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $225 $250