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Sony HX50V vs Sony S2000

Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony HX50V vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX30V
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
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Sony HX50V vs Sony S2000 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sony HX50V vs Sony S2000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the HX50V (20MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX50V was introduced 3 years after the S2000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the HX50V grades versus the S2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony S2000

 HX50V S2000 
ReleasedApril 2013January 2010More modern by 41 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony HX50V

 S2000 HX50V 

Common features in the Sony HX50V and Sony S2000

 HX50V S2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Sony HX50V vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony HX50V features outer measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX50V vs Sony S2000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the HX50V against the S2000.

Sony HX50V vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HX50V and S2000 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Sony HX50V vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX50V and S2000.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX50V to provide you with more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer HX50V is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Sony HX50V vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX50V vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
50
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX50V Street photography features
Sony S2000 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX50V
Travel photography with Sony S2000
71
better than average battery (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX50V Landscape photography details
Sony S2000 Landscape photography details
53
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
better than average battery (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
27
good sized screen (3 inch)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX50V Vlogging highlights
Sony S2000 Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Sony HX50V vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX50V and Sony S2000
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50VSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-04-24 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 2920 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5 - 6.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech XtraFine LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 272 gr (0.60 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") 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 life 400 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $439 $225