Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony a5100

Here is a extensive review of the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony a5100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the Fujifilm S2000HD (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was introduced 6 years earlier than the a5100 and that is a fairly significant difference 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 a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S2000HD grades versus the a5100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD & Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S2000HD features exterior measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD versus the a5100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2000HD and a5100 is 75 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2000HD and a5100.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S2000HD using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony a5100 will render extra detail using its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2000HD will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.