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Sony S2000 vs Sony WX80

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony S2000 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Sony S2000 vs Sony WX80 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Sony S2000 and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S2000 (10MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2000 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WX80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S2000 scores vs the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony WX80

 S2000 WX80 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony S2000

 WX80 S2000 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Sony S2000 and Sony WX80

 S2000 WX80 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Sony S2000 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony S2000 enjoys 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) while the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2000 and the WX80.

Sony S2000 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S2000 and WX80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sony S2000 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2000 and WX80.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX80 to show greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S2000 will be behind in sensor technology.

Sony S2000 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2000 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony S2000 Street photography highlights
Sony WX80 Street photography highlights
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than average (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S2000 Travel photography advice
Sony WX80 Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than average (124 grams)
includes touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Landscape photography camera
27
decent sized screen (3 inch)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2000 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX80 Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
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Sony S2000 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2000 and Sony WX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 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
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-105mm (3.2x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
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 life - 240 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 release $225 $276