Canon SX700 HS vs Sony S2000
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Released February 2014
- Renewed by Canon SX710 HS
(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
- Launched January 2010

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony S2000 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Canon SX700 HS and Sony S2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX700 HS was revealed 4 years after the S2000 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX700 HS grades vs the S2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony S2000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Sony S2000
SX700 HS | S2000 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 50 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon SX700 HS
S2000 | SX700 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Sony S2000
SX700 HS | S2000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SX700 HS vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS has got outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Canon SX700 HS and Sony S2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the S2000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and S2000 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and S2000.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX700 HS to give you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX700 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-02-12 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 6 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G TFT | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 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 life | 250 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $349 | $225 |