Sony RX1R II vs Sony S2000

Lets look closer at the Sony RX1R II and Sony S2000, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and S2000 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The RX1R II was released 5 years after the S2000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the RX1R II matches up versus the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX1R II Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX1R II has physical measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the RX1R II vs the S2000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the RX1R II and S2000 is 78 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1R II and S2000.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX1R II due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX1R II will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher RX1R II provides an edge in sensor technology.