Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony a5000

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Sony a5000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the Fujifilm S2000HD (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was launched 6 years before the a5000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S2000HD grades versus the a5000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD and Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S2000HD comes with exterior 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 a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Sony a5000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD vs the a5000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S2000HD and a5000 is 75 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S2000HD and a5000.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S2000HD featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony a5000 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2000HD will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.