Canon SX20 IS vs Sony S2000
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Canon SX20 IS vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Superseded the Canon SX10 IS
- Successor is Canon SX30 IS
(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
- Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary Canon SX20 IS vs Sony S2000 Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX20 IS versus Sony S2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX20 IS was revealed 6 months after the S2000 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX20 IS matches up versus the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Sony S2000
| SX20 IS | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon SX20 IS
| S2000 | SX20 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Sony S2000
| SX20 IS | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon SX20 IS vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS has external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX20 IS versus Sony S2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX20 IS and the S2000.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and S2000 is 65 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX20 IS vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and S2000.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX20 IS to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively.
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Canon SX20 IS vs Sony S2000 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | 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 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 0cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.80 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 600g (1.32 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $500 | $225 |