Sony QX1 vs Sony S2000

Following is a detailed review of the Sony QX1 versus Sony S2000, former is a Lens-style while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the QX1 (20MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the QX1 (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The QX1 was introduced 4 years after the S2000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the QX1 grades against the S2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha QX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are available at Sony QX1 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony QX1 has external dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the QX1 against the S2000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the QX1 and S2000 is 90 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX1 and S2000.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The QX1 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony QX1 will provide you with more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher QX1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.