Sony S2000 vs Sony WX300

Below is a extensive assessment of the Sony S2000 versus Sony WX300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the S2000 (10MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2000 was announced 4 years before the WX300 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S2000 matches up against the WX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are available at Sony S2000 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Sony S2000 features physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S2000 against the WX300.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S2000 and WX300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S2000 and WX300.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX300 to show more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older S2000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.