Sony S2000 vs Sony WX30

Below, we are comparing the Sony S2000 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the S2000 (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2000 was launched 18 months earlier than the WX30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S2000 scores versus the WX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are available at Sony S2000 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony S2000 enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Sony S2000 versus Sony WX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the S2000 versus the WX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2000 and WX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2000 and WX30.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX30 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged S2000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.