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Sony HX400V vs Sony S2000

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony HX400V vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Sony HX400V
(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
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony HX300
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
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Sony HX400V vs Sony S2000 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Sony HX400V versus Sony S2000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the HX400V (20MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX400V was unveiled 4 years after the S2000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the HX400V grades against the S2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony S2000

 HX400V S2000 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 50 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony HX400V

 S2000 HX400V 

Common features in the Sony HX400V and Sony S2000

 HX400V S2000 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sony HX400V vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony HX400V provides outside dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX400V and the S2000.

Sony HX400V vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX400V and S2000 is 62 and 93 respectively.

Sony HX400V vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX400V and S2000.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX400V to provide you with greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent HX400V will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony HX400V vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX400V vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX400V Portrait photography information
Sony S2000 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX400V Street photography advice
Sony S2000 Street photography advice
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX400V 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)
good megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX400V Travel photography factors
Sony S2000 Travel photography factors
53
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (660g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX400V Landscape photography information
Sony S2000 Landscape photography information
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX400V Vlogging details
Sony S2000 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Sony HX400V vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX400V and Sony S2000
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400VSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-12 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (ISO Auto) 3.30 m
Flash modes Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660g (1.46 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $448 $225