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Sony S2000 vs Sony A77

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
83
Overall
71

Sony S2000 vs Sony A77 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 A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A700
  • Updated by Sony A77 II
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Sony S2000 vs Sony A77 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Sony S2000 vs Sony A77, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S2000 (10MP) and A77 (24MP) and the S2000 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S2000 was brought out 21 months prior to the A77 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S2000 scores vs the A77 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony A77

 S2000 A77 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Sony S2000

 A77 S2000 
AnnouncedOctober 2011January 2010Newer by 21 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony S2000 and Sony A77

 S2000 A77 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Sony S2000 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony S2000 features outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A77 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Look at the Sony S2000 vs Sony A77 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S2000 versus the A77.

Sony S2000 vs Sony A77 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2000 and A77 is 93 and 59 respectively.

Sony S2000 vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2000 and A77.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S2000 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A77 will provide extra detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged S2000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony S2000 vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2000 vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2000 Portrait photography advice
Sony A77 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
78
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony S2000
Street photography with Sony A77
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
75
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony S2000
Sports photography with Sony A77
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (470 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony S2000 Travel photography features
Sony A77 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
63
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (470 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S2000 Landscape photography information
Sony A77 Landscape photography information
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
terrible battery pack (470 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony S2000
Vlogging with Sony A77
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
76
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
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Sony S2000 vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2000 and Sony A77
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000Sony SLT-A77
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 Sony SLT-A77
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-01-07 2011-10-25
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 33-105mm (3.2x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 732g (1.61 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 801
Other
Battery life - 470 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $225 $900