Fujifilm X10 vs Sony S2000

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm X10 versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and S2000 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X10 was introduced 2 years later than the S2000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X10 scores versus the S2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X10 has got outer dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X10 versus Sony S2000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the S2000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and S2000 is 83 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X10 and S2000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X10 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X10 will offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.