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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony S2000

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Newer Model is Canon SX150 IS
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony S2000 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX130 IS vs Sony S2000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was manufactured 8 months after the S2000 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX130 IS grades vs the S2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sony S2000

 SX130 IS S2000 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2010More modern by 8 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon SX130 IS

 S2000 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sony S2000

 SX130 IS S2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS features outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX130 IS vs Sony S2000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the S2000.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and S2000 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and S2000.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX130 IS to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent SX130 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (308 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony S2000 Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than competitors (308g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
nice screen size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Sony S2000
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (308 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Sony S2000
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Bionz
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308g (0.68 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $250 $225