Sony S2000 vs Sony A55

Let's look much closer at the Sony S2000 versus Sony A55, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the S2000 (10MP) and A55 (16MP) and the S2000 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The S2000 was unveiled 7 months prior to the A55 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S2000 matches up against the A55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 and Sony SLT-A55. The full galleries are available at Sony S2000 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony S2000 provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A55 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Sony S2000 versus Sony A55 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S2000 and the A55.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S2000 and A55 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S2000 and A55.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S2000 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A55 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged S2000 will be behind in sensor technology.