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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony S2000

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X30
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X20 versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and S2000 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was brought out 3 years after the S2000 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X20 scores vs the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Sony S2000

 Fujifilm X20 S2000 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2010Newer by 41 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Fujifilm X20

 S2000 Fujifilm X20 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Sony S2000

 Fujifilm X20 S2000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 features external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus the S2000.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and S2000 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and S2000.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X20 will offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X20 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography information
Sony S2000 Portrait photography information
46
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/1,000s)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography information
Sony S2000 Street photography information
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (2/3")
heavier than others in class (353 grams)
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
Sports photography with Sony S2000
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography advice
Sony S2000 Travel photography advice
60
better than average battery (270 per charge)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (353g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography info
Sony S2000 Landscape photography info
55
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (270 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
missing Time Lapse function
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging features
Sony S2000 Vlogging features
31
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (353g)
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Sony S2000
 Fujifilm X20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-04-29 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353 gr (0.78 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 270 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $500 $225