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Sony HX10V vs Sony S2000

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony HX10V vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Updated by Sony HX20V
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
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Sony HX10V vs Sony S2000 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Sony HX10V versus Sony S2000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HX10V (18MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was launched 2 years later than the S2000 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the HX10V matches up versus the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony S2000

 HX10V S2000 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 27 months
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony HX10V

 S2000 HX10V 

Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony S2000

 HX10V S2000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Sony HX10V vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX10V has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX10V versus Sony S2000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the HX10V against the S2000.

Sony HX10V vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX10V and S2000 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Sony HX10V vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX10V and S2000.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX10V to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher HX10V provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony HX10V vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX10V vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX10V Portrait photography details
Sony S2000 Portrait photography details
38
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX10V
Street photography with Sony S2000
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX10V Sports photography information
Sony S2000 Sports photography information
49
great zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX10V Travel photography information
Sony S2000 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX10V Landscape photography info
Sony S2000 Landscape photography info
45
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
27
nice screen size (3")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX10V Vlogging advice
Sony S2000 Vlogging advice
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
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Sony HX10V vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX10V and Sony S2000
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10VSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-28 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-400mm (16.7x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync 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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 234g (0.52 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 320 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BG1 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $616 $225