Sony RX1 vs Sony S2000

Below, we are reviewing the Sony RX1 versus Sony S2000, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and S2000 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The RX1 was unveiled 3 years later than the S2000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the RX1 grades versus the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are available at Sony RX1 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1 offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Sony RX1 versus Sony S2000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the RX1 vs the S2000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the RX1 and S2000 is 79 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the RX1 and S2000.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX1 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX1 will give you more detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent RX1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.