Sony S2000 vs Sony A77 II
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Sony S2000 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 50 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Revealed May 2014
- Superseded the Sony A77
Sony S2000 vs Sony A77 II Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Sony S2000 vs Sony A77 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the S2000 (10MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the S2000 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S2000 was manufactured 5 years before the A77 II which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S2000 grades against the A77 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony S2000 vs Sony A77 II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony S2000 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony A77 II
S2000 | A77 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony S2000
A77 II | S2000 | |||
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Revealed | May 2014 | January 2010 | Newer by 53 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper display (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony S2000 and Sony A77 II
S2000 | A77 II | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Sony S2000 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony S2000 comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A77 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
Compare the Sony S2000 vs Sony A77 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S2000 and the A77 II.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2000 and A77 II is 93 and 62 respectively.
Sony S2000 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S2000 and A77 II.
Clearly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S2000 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A77 II will give you extra detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S2000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Sony S2000 vs Sony A77 II Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | Sony SLT-A77 II |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2014-05-21 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 79 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 33-105mm (3.2x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) | 647 gr (1.43 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 All around score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1013 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 480 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 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 | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $225 | $1,198 |