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Sony HX1 vs Sony S2000

Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony HX1 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched April 2009
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Sony HX1 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Sony HX1 and Sony S2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX1 (9MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the HX1 (1/2.4") and S2000 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX1 was released 8 months prior to the S2000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the HX1 matches up vs the S2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony S2000

 HX1 S2000 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony HX1

 S2000 HX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2010April 2009Newer by 8 months

Common features in the Sony HX1 and Sony S2000

 HX1 S2000 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Sony HX1 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony HX1 has got physical measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX1 versus the S2000.

Sony HX1 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HX1 and S2000 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Sony HX1 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX1 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX1 and S2000.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HX1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony S2000 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HX1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony HX1 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Sony HX1 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX1 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX1 Portrait photography information
Sony S2000 Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX1 Street photography information
Sony S2000 Street photography information
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (544g)
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
36
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
48
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (544g)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX1 Landscape photography advice
Sony S2000 Landscape photography advice
39
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
27
pretty good screen size (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX1 Vlogging factors
Sony S2000 Vlogging factors
22
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (544 grams)
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
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Sony HX1 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX1 and Sony S2000
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-04-22 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.20 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1440x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 544 gr (1.20 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-FH50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $47,999 $225