Sony A500 vs Sony S2000

Below, we will be analyzing the Sony A500 versus Sony S2000, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the A500 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the A500 (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A500 was revealed 4 months prior to the S2000 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A500 matches up against the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are available at Sony A500 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A500 enjoys physical measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Sony A500 versus Sony S2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A500 vs the S2000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A500 and S2000 is 63 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A500 and S2000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A500 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A500 will give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.