Sony HX30V vs Sony S2000

Below is a detailed overview of the Sony HX30V versus Sony S2000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the HX30V (18MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX30V was revealed 2 years later than the S2000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the HX30V grades against the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX30V Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony HX30V offers outer dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Sony HX30V versus Sony S2000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the HX30V vs the S2000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HX30V and S2000 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX30V and S2000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX30V to offer you greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent HX30V provides an edge in sensor tech.