Sony S2000 vs Sony W530

Following is a in-depth overview of the Sony S2000 and Sony W530, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the S2000 (10MP) and W530 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2000 was revealed 12 months before the W530 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S2000 matches up versus the W530 in relation 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-W530. The full galleries are provided at Sony S2000 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Sony S2000 comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Sony S2000 and Sony W530 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S2000 versus the W530.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2000 and W530 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2000 and W530.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W530 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged S2000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.