Sony HX1 vs Sony S2000

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX1 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Sony HX1 and Sony S2000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.