Canon SX120 IS vs Sony S2000

Below is a detailed overview of the Canon SX120 IS versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and S2000 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was introduced 4 months earlier than the S2000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX120 IS scores vs the S2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS offers outside measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX120 IS versus Sony S2000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX120 IS and the S2000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and S2000 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and S2000.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS offers the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging.