Sony HX100V vs Sony S2000

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony HX100V versus Sony S2000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the HX100V (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX100V was launched 22 months later than the S2000 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the HX100V matches up against the S2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX100V Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony HX100V comes with exterior measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the HX100V and the S2000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HX100V and S2000 is 66 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HX100V and S2000.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX100V to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger HX100V is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.