Sony RX100 VA vs Sony S2000

Lets look much closer at the Sony RX100 VA and Sony S2000, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the RX100 VA (20MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the RX100 VA (1") and S2000 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 VA was released 8 years after the S2000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the RX100 VA grades vs the S2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VA Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 VA has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the RX100 VA compared to the S2000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VA and S2000 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 VA and S2000.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 VA because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX100 VA will render extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher RX100 VA should have a benefit in sensor innovation.