Sony HX9V vs Sony S2000
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Sony HX9V vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Announced July 2011
(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
Sony HX9V vs Sony S2000 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Sony HX9V versus Sony S2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the HX9V (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe HX9V was launched 19 months after the S2000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the HX9V scores vs the S2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony HX9V vs Sony S2000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX9V Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony S2000
HX9V | S2000 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 19 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony HX9V
S2000 | HX9V |
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Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony S2000
HX9V | S2000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Sony HX9V vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony HX9V enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Sony HX9V versus Sony S2000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the HX9V versus the S2000.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX9V and S2000 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Sony HX9V vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX9V and S2000.
As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX9V to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher HX9V will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Sony HX9V vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX9V vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 1s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245 grams (0.54 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 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 ID | NP-BG1 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
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 | One | One |
Cost at launch | $328 | $225 |