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Sony S2000 vs Sony WX9

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony S2000 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Sony S2000
(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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Sony S2000 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Sony S2000 vs Sony WX9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the S2000 (10MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2000 was unveiled 12 months before the WX9 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S2000 matches up against the WX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony WX9

 S2000 WX9 

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony S2000

 WX9 S2000 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony S2000 and Sony WX9

 S2000 WX9 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Sony S2000 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony S2000 enjoys exterior measurements 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 WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S2000 versus the WX9.

Sony S2000 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S2000 and WX9 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Sony S2000 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S2000 and WX9.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX9 to resolve more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older S2000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony S2000 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2000 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony S2000
Street photography with Sony WX9
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony S2000
Sports photography with Sony WX9
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S2000 Travel photography advice
Sony WX9 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
67
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S2000 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX9 Landscape photography factors
27
screen size is decent (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2000 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX9 Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Sony S2000 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2000 and Sony WX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 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
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-105mm (3.2x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) -
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type 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
Price at release $225 $188