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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony a1

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
22
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
93
Overall
85

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony a1 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 a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Announced January 2021
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony a1 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm S2000HD and Sony a1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and a1 (50MP) and the Fujifilm S2000HD (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was launched 13 years prior to the a1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S2000HD grades versus the a1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Sony a1

 Fujifilm S2000HD a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 a1 Fujifilm S2000HD 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021January 2009More recent by 146 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kSharper display (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Sony a1

 Fujifilm S2000HD a1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S2000HD provides outer dimensions of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S2000HD and Sony a1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD versus the a1.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony a1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2000HD and a1 is 75 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S2000HD and a1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S2000HD because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony a1 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 40 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2000HD will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Portrait photography advice
Sony a1 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
88
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/400 seconds)
megapixel count great (50 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Street photography features
Sony a1 Street photography features
38
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Sports photography factors
Sony a1 Sports photography factors
23
incredible zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (50 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (530 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Travel photography info
Sony a1 Travel photography info
53
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (414mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
good battery (530 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count great (50 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Landscape photography factors
Sony a1 Landscape photography factors
30
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
88
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (50MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery (530 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Vlogging advice
Sony a1 Vlogging advice
21
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
includes external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Sony a1
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDSony Alpha a1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Sony Alpha a1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-15 2021-01-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 50MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 8640 x 5760
Max native ISO 6400 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 759
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-414mm (14.8x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 133
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,437 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/400s
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) 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Max video resolution 1280x720 7680x4320
Video data format - XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426g (0.94 pounds) 737g (1.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 530 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One Two
Retail pricing $280 $6,498