Sony S2000 vs Sony W560

In this article, we are comparing the Sony S2000 versus Sony W560, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the S2000 (10MP) and W560 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2000 was revealed 12 months prior to the W560 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the S2000 grades against the W560 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are available at Sony S2000 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony S2000 has outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W560 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Sony S2000 versus Sony W560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S2000 against the W560.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2000 and W560 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2000 and W560.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W560 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older S2000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.