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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony S2000

Portability
64
Imaging
32
Features
53
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Launched March 2009
Sony S2000
(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
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony S2000 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX1 IS versus Sony S2000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was manufactured 9 months earlier than the S2000 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX1 IS scores vs the S2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Sony S2000

 SX1 IS S2000 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon SX1 IS

 S2000 SX1 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2010March 2009Fresher by 9 months
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Sony S2000

 SX1 IS S2000 
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS has got outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX1 IS vs the S2000.

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and S2000 is 64 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and S2000.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should take the age of the products into consideration. The older SX1 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography information
Sony S2000 Portrait photography information
45
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/500s)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
56
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (615g)
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX1 IS
Sports photography with Sony S2000
32
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX1 IS
Travel photography with Sony S2000
52
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (615g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX1 IS
Landscape photography with Sony S2000
44
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
27
screen size is decent (3 inch)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging information
Sony S2000 Vlogging information
57
relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (615g)
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Sony S2000
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-03-27 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615 gr (1.36 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $600 $225