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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony A7

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Released January 2009
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7 II
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony A7 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Sony A7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and A7 (24MP) and the Fujifilm S2000HD (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was released 6 years before the A7 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S2000HD scores versus the A7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Sony A7

 Fujifilm S2000HD A7 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 A7 Fujifilm S2000HD 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Sony A7

 Fujifilm S2000HD A7 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S2000HD comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Sony A7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD and the A7.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony A7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2000HD and A7 is 75 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S2000HD and A7.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S2000HD due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2000HD is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Street photography with Sony A7
38
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
lighter than average (474g)
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 as a Sports photography camera
23
excellent zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Travel photography highlights
Sony A7 Travel photography highlights
53
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (414mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (474g)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
terrible battery life (340 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Landscape photography advice
Sony A7 Landscape photography advice
30
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 as a Vlogging camera
21
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
35
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone jack
lighter than average (474g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Sony A7
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDSony Alpha A7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Sony Alpha A7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-15 2014-01-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-414mm (14.8x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 426g (0.94 lbs) 474g (1.04 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2248
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $280 $798