Sony S2000 vs Sony W620

Following is a detailed analysis of the Sony S2000 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S2000 (10MP) and W620 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2000 was manufactured 24 months prior to the W620 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S2000 matches up versus the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony S2000 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Sony S2000 offers physical 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 W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S2000 against the W620.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2000 and W620 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2000 and W620.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W620 to give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged S2000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.