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Overview
In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.
Both cameras were introduced in January 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.
Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.
Pros and Cons
In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000.
PROS
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Video Capture
3,200 Highest Native ISO
Live View Autofocus
Built-in Flash
HDMI Output
Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
Internal Storage
Video Capture
3,200 Highest Native ISO
Live View Autofocus
Built-in Flash
HDMI Output
Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
Internal Storage
CONS
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
Timelapse Recording
9 Focus Points
No Face Detection
No Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1200 sec
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
No External Flash Connectivity
Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
No Environmental Sealing
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
Timelapse Recording
9 Focus Points
No Face Detection
No Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1200 sec
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
No External Flash Connectivity
Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
No Environmental Sealing
And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:
We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.
STRENGTHS
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Video Capture
High Native ISO
3,200
3,200
Live View Autofocus
Built-in Flash
HDMI Output
Light
167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
Internal Storage
6 MB
6 MB
WEAKNESSES
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Small Sensor
1/2.3-inch
1/2.3-inch
Low Resolution Sensor
12.1 Megapixel
10 Megapixel
Timelapse Recording
Few Focus Points
9
9
No Face Detection
No Image Stabilization
Screen Type
Fixed
Fixed
Low Resolution Screen
230k dot
230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)
1/1200 sec
1/1200 sec
Low Max Continuous Shooting
1.1 fps
1.1 fps
No External Flash Connectivity
Low Video Resolution
640 x 480
640 x 480
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
No Environmental Sealing
Screen
Screen
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.
Sensor
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 features a 10 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.
Photography Features
Cameras are equipped with Bionz processor.
No Image Stabilization
The cameras do not have image stabilization.
Connectivity, Battery and Storage
USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs
Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Both cameras have HDMI connector for video signal output.
Battery
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 come with 2 x AA battery pack.
External Storage Slots
Cameras have a single Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/optional SD card slot.
Other Features
Shutter
Shutter speed can go up to 1/1200 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100, and up to 1/1200 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 1.1 fps.
Flash
Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.30 m...
Physical Parameters
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 bodies have the same dimensions of 98 x 61 x 27 mm (3.86 x 2.4 x 1.06") and they both weigh 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz).
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
98 mm
61 mm
98 mm
61 mm
61 mm
61 mm
Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 for Different Types of Photography
We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.
Landscape Photography
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
POOR
47
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
POOR
46
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Sports Photography
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
BAD
37
3,200 Highest Native ISO
9 Focus Points
No Face Detection
No Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
BAD
36
3,200 Highest Native ISO
9 Focus Points
No Face Detection
No Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
Wildlife Photography
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
POOR
49
3,200 Highest Native ISO
9 Focus Points
No Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
No Environmental Sealing
POOR
46
3,200 Highest Native ISO
9 Focus Points
No Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
No Environmental Sealing
Portrait Photography
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
POOR
45
Small Sensor
9 Focus Points
No Face Detection
No Image Stabilization
Screen Size - 3.0"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No External Flash Connectivity
POOR
44
Small Sensor
9 Focus Points
No Face Detection
No Image Stabilization
Screen Size - 3.0"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No External Flash Connectivity
Street Photography
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
GOOD
80
Small Sensor
9 Focus Points
No Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
GOOD
79
Small Sensor
9 Focus Points
No Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
Travel Photography
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
EXCELLENT
86
No Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
EXCELLENT
86
No Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
Evaluations
We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 and give them scores of 44 and 43 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
OVERALL
44
OVERALL
43
Sensor
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
POOR
45
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
100 Lowest Native ISO
3,200 Highest Native ISO
POOR
45
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
100 Lowest Native ISO
3,200 Highest Native ISO
Photo
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
BAD
25
Timelapse Recording
No Image Stabilization
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1200 sec
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
No External Flash Connectivity
BAD
21
Timelapse Recording
No Image Stabilization
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1200 sec
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
No External Flash Connectivity
Video
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
BAD
2
No Image Stabilization
Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
BAD
2
No Image Stabilization
Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
Focusing
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
AVERAGE
61
9 Focus Points
No Face Detection
Live View Autofocus
AVERAGE
61
9 Focus Points
No Face Detection
Live View Autofocus
Screen and Viewfinder
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
POOR
52
Fixed Screen
Screen Size - 3.0"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
POOR
52
Fixed Screen
Screen Size - 3.0"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Connectivity
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
AVERAGE
55
HDMI Output
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
AVERAGE
55
HDMI Output
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
Battery, Storage and Physical
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
POOR
49
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
Internal Storage
POOR
49
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
Internal Storage
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