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Canon S120 vs Sony S2000

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon S120 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon S110
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
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Canon S120 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon S120 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the S120 (1/1.7") and S2000 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The S120 was manufactured 3 years later than the S2000 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the S120 scores vs the S2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Sony S2000

 S120 S2000 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2010Fresher by 48 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon S120

 S2000 S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Sony S2000

 S120 S2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon S120 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S120 and Sony S2000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S120 against the S2000.

Canon S120 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and S2000 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and S2000.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S120 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon S120 will produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent S120 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon S120 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 Street photography factors
Sony S2000 Street photography factors
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (217 grams)
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 Travel photography information
Sony S2000 Travel photography information
67
boasts touch focus
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition in class (217 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 Landscape photography advice
Sony S2000 Landscape photography advice
57
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
27
pretty good screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S120
Vlogging with Sony S2000
35
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (217g)
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon S120 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Sony S2000
 Canon PowerShot S120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot S120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-26 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217 grams (0.48 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 246 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $449 $225