Sony S2000 vs Sony WX1

Here is a extensive assessment of the Sony S2000 vs Sony WX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the S2000 (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is pretty close but the S2000 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor size.

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The S2000 was unveiled 6 months later than the WX1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the S2000 scores against the WX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are provided at Sony S2000 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Sony S2000 has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Sony S2000 vs Sony WX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S2000 against the WX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2000 and WX1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2000 and WX1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The S2000 uses the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF less difficult.