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Sony HX300 vs Sony S2000

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony HX300 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony HX200V
  • Replacement is Sony HX400V
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 HX300 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sony HX300 versus Sony S2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the HX300 (20MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX300 was brought out 3 years after the S2000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the HX300 grades against the S2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Sony S2000

 HX300 S2000 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2010More modern by 38 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony HX300

 S2000 HX300 

Common features in the Sony HX300 and Sony S2000

 HX300 S2000 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Sony HX300 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX300 features exterior dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs) while 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the HX300 versus the S2000.

Sony HX300 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HX300 and S2000 is 63 and 93 respectively.

Sony HX300 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX300 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HX300 and S2000.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX300 to provide greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger HX300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony HX300 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Sony HX300 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX300 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX300
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
42
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX300
Street photography with Sony S2000
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (623g)
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX300 Travel photography information
Sony S2000 Travel photography information
54
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (623 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX300 Vlogging info
Sony S2000 Vlogging info
25
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (623g)
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Sony HX300 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX300 and Sony S2000
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-02-20 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format - 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 623 grams (1.37 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") 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 - 2 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $339 $225