Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony A37

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Sony A37, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and A37 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S2000HD (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was released 4 years prior to the A37 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S2000HD scores versus the A37 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD and Sony SLT-A37. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S2000HD has got physical measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A37 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Sony A37 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD vs the A37.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2000HD and A37 is 75 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S2000HD and A37.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S2000HD because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A37 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2000HD is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.