Sony RX100 V vs Sony S2000

Below, we will be contrasting the Sony RX100 V and Sony S2000, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX100 V (20MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the RX100 V (1") and S2000 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The RX100 V was brought out 6 years later than the S2000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the RX100 V grades versus the S2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX100 V Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 V comes with exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has dimensions 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 vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the RX100 V and the S2000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 V and S2000 is 89 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 V and S2000.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RX100 V because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 V will provide greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent RX100 V will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.