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Sony S2000 vs Sony WX50

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Sony S2000 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Sony S2000 vs Sony WX50 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Sony S2000 and Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the S2000 (10MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2000 was announced 3 years prior to the WX50 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S2000 scores vs the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony WX50

 S2000 WX50 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony S2000

 WX50 S2000 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony S2000 and Sony WX50

 S2000 WX50 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Sony S2000 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Sony S2000 enjoys exterior 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) while the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S2000 against the WX50.

Sony S2000 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2000 and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sony S2000 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2000 and WX50.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX50 to deliver more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older S2000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony S2000 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2000 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony S2000 Street photography factors
Sony WX50 Street photography factors
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2000 Sports photography factors
Sony WX50 Sports photography factors
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony S2000
Travel photography with Sony WX50
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S2000 Landscape photography info
Sony WX50 Landscape photography info
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony S2000
Vlogging with Sony WX50
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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Sony S2000 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2000 and Sony WX50
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2012-01-30
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-105mm (3.2x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
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 - 240 photographs
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 recording
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
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $225 $250