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Canon SX240 HS vs Sony S2000

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX260 HS
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
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Canon SX240 HS vs Sony S2000 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX240 HS and Sony S2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was introduced 2 years after the S2000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX240 HS scores vs the S2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Sony S2000

 SX240 HS S2000 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon SX240 HS

 S2000 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Sony S2000

 SX240 HS S2000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS features external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the S2000.

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and S2000 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and S2000.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX240 HS to provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The newer SX240 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography information
Sony S2000 Portrait photography information
37
manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography features
Sony S2000 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (224 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX240 HS
Sports photography with Sony S2000
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography features
Sony S2000 Travel photography features
61
lighter than average (224 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery (230 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
41
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (230 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
27
screen is a good size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX240 HS
Vlogging with Sony S2000
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (224g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Canon SX240 HS vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Sony S2000
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 224 gr (0.49 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 life 230 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L 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 1 1
Retail price $0 $225