Sony S2000 vs Sony W510

Following is a extended analysis of the Sony S2000 and Sony W510, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the S2000 (10MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2000 was released 12 months earlier than the W510 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S2000 grades versus the W510 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The complete galleries are provided at Sony S2000 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Sony S2000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S2000 compared to the W510.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2000 and W510 is 93 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2000 and W510.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W510 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged S2000 is going to be behind in sensor tech.